Connecticut Sun guard Natisha Hiedeman (2) and Phoenix Mercury guard Shay Peddy (11) dive for a ball during WNBA action Thursday, August 4, 2022 at Mohegan Sun Arena. (Sarah Gordon/The Day)
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Players with the Connecticut Sun and Phoenix Mercury link arms for 42 seconds in honor of Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner (42) before WNBA action Thursday, August 4, 2022 at Mohegan Sun Arena. Griner was sentenced Thursday to 9 years in Russian jail for drug-smuggling. (Sarah Gordon/The Day)
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Players with the Connecticut Sun and Phoenix Mercury embrace following a moment of silence for Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner (42) before WNBA action Thursday, August 4, 2022 at Mohegan Sun Arena. Griner was sentenced Thursday to 9 years in Russian jail for drug-smuggling. (Sarah Gordon/The Day)
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Coaching staff link arms as players with the Connecticut Sun and Phoenix Mercury stand at center court for 42 seconds in honor of Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner (42) before WNBA action Thursday, August 4, 2022 at Mohegan Sun Arena. Griner was sentenced Thursday to 9 years in Russian jail for drug-smuggling. (Sarah Gordon/The Day)
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Connecticut Sun forward DeWanna Bonner (24) pulls down a pass intended for Phoenix Mercury guard Skylar Diggins-Smith (4) during WNBA action Thursday, August 4, 2022 at Mohegan Sun Arena. (Sarah Gordon/The Day)
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Phoenix Mercury forward Reshanda Gray (12) falls on Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas (25) at the basket during WNBA action Thursday, August 4, 2022 at Mohegan Sun Arena. (Sarah Gordon/The Day)
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Connecticut Sun forward DeWanna Bonner (24) attempts a basket from under Phoenix Mercury guard Skylar Diggins-Smith (4) during WNBA action Thursday, August 4, 2022 at Mohegan Sun Arena. (Sarah Gordon/The Day)
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Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas (25) tangles with Phoenix Mercury forward Brianna Turner (21) after pulling down a rebound during WNBA action Thursday, August 4, 2022 at Mohegan Sun Arena. (Sarah Gordon/The Day)
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Connecticut Sun forward DiJonai Carrington (21) and Phoenix Mercury guard Diamond DeShields (1) charge after a loose ball during WNBA action Thursday, August 4, 2022 at Mohegan Sun Arena. (Sarah Gordon/The Day)
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Connecticut Sun forward Jonquel Jones (35) pulls down a rebound over Phoenix Mercury players during WNBA action Thursday, August 4, 2022 at Mohegan Sun Arena. (Sarah Gordon/The Day)
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Connecticut Sun center Brionna Jones (42) tangles with Phoenix Mercury center Megan Gustafson (10) at the basket during WNBA action Thursday, August 4, 2022 at Mohegan Sun Arena. (Sarah Gordon/The Day)
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Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas (25) attempts a shot from under under during Phoenix Mercury center Megan Gustafson (10) WNBA action Thursday, August 4, 2022 at Mohegan Sun Arena. (Sarah Gordon/The Day)
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Connecticut Sun center Brionna Jones (42) fights Phoenix Mercury guard Shay Peddy (11) for a ball during WNBA action Thursday, August 4, 2022 at Mohegan Sun Arena. (Sarah Gordon/The Day)
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Phoenix Mercury guard Skylar Diggins-Smith (4) charges past Connecticut Sun guard Courtney Williams (10) during WNBA action Thursday, August 4, 2022 at Mohegan Sun Arena. (Sarah Gordon/The Day)
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Connecticut Sun guard Natisha Hiedeman (2) and Phoenix Mercury guard Shay Peddy (11) dive for a ball during WNBA action Thursday, August 4, 2022 at Mohegan Sun Arena. (Sarah Gordon/The Day)
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Connecticut Sun center Brionna Jones (42) puts up a basket over Phoenix Mercury guard Sophie Cunningham (9) during WNBA action Thursday, August 4, 2022 at Mohegan Sun Arena. (Sarah Gordon/The Day)
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Connecticut Sun guard Courtney Williams (10) collides with Phoenix Mercury guard Diamond DeShields (1) during WNBA action Thursday, August 4, 2022 at Mohegan Sun Arena. (Sarah Gordon/The Day)
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