Sun defeat Mercury in WNBA home-opener
May 16, 2021 12:00 am
• Last Updated: May 16, 2021 10:28 pm
Connecticut Sun forward Jonquel Jones looks for help under pressure from Phoenix Mercury guard Syklar Diggins-Smith (4) and Alanna Smith in WNBA action Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
The Connecticut Sun won their home-opener 86-78 over the Phoenix Mercury in WNBA action Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena.
Phoenix Mercury guard Sykler Diggins-Smith looks for a teammate as Connecticut Sun center Brionna Jones (42) defends in WNBA action Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Connecticut Sun forward Jonquel Jones defends Phoenix Mercury forward Megan Walker in WNBA action Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Connecticut Sun forward Dewanna Bonner is fouled by Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner (42) in WNBA action Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Phoenix Mercury forward Megan Walker shoots over Connecticut Sun center Brionna Jones in WNBA action Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Connecticut Sun head coach Curt Miller huddles with his team during a timeout against Phoenix Mercury in WNBA action Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Connecticut Sun forward Jonquel Jones looks for help under pressure from Phoenix Mercury guard Syklar Diggins-Smith (4) and Alanna Smith in WNBA action Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Connecticut Sun guard Natisha Hiedeman is fouled by Phoenix Mercury forward Alanna Smith in WNBA action Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Connecticut Sun forward Jonquel Jones battles Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner for a rebound in WNBA action Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Connecticut Sun center Brionna Jones (42) battles Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner for a rebound in WNBA action Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Connecticut Sun guard DiJonai Carrington battles Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner for a loose ball in WNBA action Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Connecticut Sun guard DiJonai Carrington fouls Phoenix Mercury guard Kia Nurse in WNBA action Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Phoenix Mercury guard Skylar Diggins (4) passes to teammate Brianna Turner through the double team from Connecticut Sun forward Jonquel Jones, right, and guard DiJonai Carrington (21) in WNBA action Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner blocks a shot attempt by Connecticut Sun guard Natisha Hiedeman in WNBA action Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner shoots over Connecticut Sun center Brionna Jones and forward Jonquel Jones in WNBA action Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Connecticut Sun guard Natisha Hiedeman (2) fouls Phoenix Mercury guard Skylar Diggins-Smith in WNBA action Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner battles to keep the ball under pressure from Connecticut Sun center Brionna Jones, left, and forward Beatrice Mompremier in WNBA action Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena. The Sun picked up the 86-78 win in their home opener. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Connecticut Sun center Brionna Jones (42) battles Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner (42) for the rebound in WNBA action Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena. The Sun picked up the 86-78 win in their home opener. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Connecticut Sun center Brionna Jones scores over Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner (42) in WNBA action Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena. The Sun picked up the 86-78 win in their home opener. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Connecticut Sun forward DeWanna Bonner addresses her teammates in the huddle Turing a timeout against the Phoenix Mercury in WNBA action Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena. The Sun picked up the 86-78 win in their home opener. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Connecticut Sun forward Jonquel Jones drives past Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner, back, and forward Brianna Turner (21) in WNBA action Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena. The Sun picked up the 86-78 win in their home opener. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Connecticut Sun forward Jonquel Jones is fouled by Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner in WNBA action Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena. The Sun picked up the 86-78 win in their home opener. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Connecticut Sun guard Natisha Hiedeman takes off with the ball after stealing it from Phoenix Mercury guard Skylar Diggins-Smith in WNBA action Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena. The Sun picked up the 86-78 win in their home opener. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Connecticut Sun guard Natisha Hideman loses the ball to the defense of Phoenix Mercury guard Skylar Diggins-Smith in WNBA action Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena. The Sun picked up the 86-78 win in their home opener. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Connecticut Sun guard Briann January takes the ball away from Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi (3) in WNBA action Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena. The Sun picked up the 86-78 win in their home opener. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Connecticut Sun guard Briann January celebrates after being fouled by Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner after stealing the ball from Diana Taurasi (not pictured) in WNBA action Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena. The Sun picked up the 86-78 win in their home opener. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Phoenix Mercury guard Skylar Diggins-Smith drives to the basket over Connecticut Sun guard Briann January in WNBA action Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena. The Sun picked up the 86-78 win in their home opener. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Connecticut Sun forward DeWanna Bonner (24) jokes with her former coach Phoenix Mercury head coach Sandy Brondello during a break in WNBA action Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena. The Sun picked up the 86-78 win in their home opener. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Connecticut Sun head coach Curt Miller huddles his team during a Phoenix Mercury timeout in WNBA action Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena. The Sun picked up the 86-78 win in their home opener. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Connecticut Sun forward Jonquel Jones battles Phoenix Mercury forwards Cierra Burdick (33) and Brianna Turner (21) in WNBA action Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena. The Sun picked up the 86-78 win in their home opener. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Connecticut Sun guard Natisha Hiedeman (2) is greeted on the bench by teammate Alyssa Thomas, front, and assistant coach Awvee Storey after fouling out against the Phoenix Mercury in WNBA action Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena. The Sun picked up the 86-78 win in their home opener. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Connecticut Sun forward Jonquel Jones fouls Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner in WNBA action Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Connecticut Sun guard Natisha Hiedeman, left, and forward Jonquel Jones, pressure Phoenix Mercury guard Skylar Diggins-Smith in WNBA action Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi grimaces in pain after being fouled on a drive by Connecticut Sun guard Natisha Hiedeman (2) in WNBA action Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Connecticut Sun forward DeWanna Bonner goes up for a shot between Phoenix Mercury defenders Brianna Turner, left, and Diana Taurasi (3) in WNBA action Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Connecticut Sun guard Briann January (20) pressures Phoenix Mercury guard Skylar Diggins-Smith in WNBA action Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Connecticut Sun forward Beatrice Mompremier shoots over Phoenix Mercury guard Skylar Diggins-Smith in WNBA action Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Phoenix Mercury guard Skylar Diggins-Smith (4) fouls Connecticut Sun center Brionna Jones in WNBA action Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
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