Connecticut Sun W handled the only game on the July 18 schedule, going into Phoenix and beating Mercury W 96-83 in NBA W action.
With just one game across the full slate, the result carried the night: Connecticut produced the sharper performance and left Phoenix with a 13-point road win.
Connecticut Sets the Tone on the Road
The Sun’s 96-point outing gave them enough separation to control the matchup and close out the Mercury away from home. In a single-game slate, there was no competing storyline — Connecticut’s road execution was the headline.
Phoenix reached 83 points, but the Mercury could not match Connecticut’s scoring pace. The gap on the final scoreboard reflected a game in which the Sun consistently found enough offense to keep pressure on the home side.
Mercury Fall Short at Home
For Phoenix, the loss came on its home floor and highlighted the challenge of keeping up with Connecticut’s production. The Mercury’s 83 points were not enough to force a tighter finish, as the Sun finished with a double-digit margin.
In a condensed schedule with no other games to shift attention, the outcome was clear and direct: Connecticut traveled well, scored efficiently enough to separate, and left Phoenix with a convincing win.
July 18 Result
Connecticut Sun W 96, Phoenix Mercury W 83
Connecticut Sun W defeated Phoenix Mercury W 96-83 in NBA W play.