On September 14, the WNBA regular season continued with the Connecticut Sun securing an easy 88-69 victory over the Phoenix Mercury on the road, achieving their third straight win.
The Sun have been performing well recently. In this game, they faced strong resistance from the Mercury at the start. The opposing team was still missing their top scorer Cooper, yet the Sun managed to lead by 8 points at halftime, suggesting a potential tug-of-war ahead. However, the Mercury suddenly lost steam in the second half. The Sun seized the opportunity, unleashing a 24-6 offensive run in one quarter to widen the gap and seal the victory.
In this game, the Sun showcased a balanced attack with every player contributing. Coming off the bench, Marbury performed excellently, scoring 19 points and grabbing 4 rebounds. Jones, starting, led the team with 20 points and 9 rebounds. Bonner added 14 points, Harris contributed 12 points, and Thomas recorded 7 points and 11 assists.
After easily defeating the Mercury, the Sun secured their third consecutive win and will continue their push for the second place in the league. Currently, the Lynx are second with a record of 28 wins and 9 losses, while the Sun closely follow with 27 wins and 10 losses. With three rounds remaining, the Lynx will face the Liberty, the Sun, and the Sparks. Meanwhile, the Sun will play against the Aces, the Lynx, and the Sky. The direct confrontation during this period will be a critical match.
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