Images: Phoenix Mercury host Connecticut Sun

The Connecticut Sun walk on to the court after a time out on July 1, 2024 at Footprint Center in Phoenix.

Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner (42) celebrates after hitting a three-pointer on July 1, 2024 at Footprint Center in Phoenix.

Phoenix Mercury guard Natasha Cloud (0) fouls Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas (25) while she drives to the hoop on July 1, 2024 at Footprint Center in Phoenix.

Phoenix Mercury guard Kahleah Copper (2) elevates for a lay up on July 1, 2024 at Footprint Center in Phoenix.

Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner (42) rises up for a mid range jump shot on July 1, 2024 at Footprint Center in Phoenix.

Phoenix Mercury guard Kahleah CopperÕs (2) face collides with Connecticut Sun guard Tyasha HarrisÕ (52) face while playing defense on July 1, 2024 at Footprint Center in Phoenix.

Connecticut Sun guard Tiffany Mitchell (3) drives to the hoop on July 1, 2024 at Footprint Center in Phoenix.

Phoenix Mercury forward Natasha Mack (4) gets her hand on the ball while Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas (25) drives in the paint on July 1, 2024 at Footprint Center in Phoenix.

Phoenix Mercury guard Natasha Cloud (0) talks to an official after a foul on July 1, 2024 at Footprint Center in Phoenix.

Connecticut Sun guard DiJonai Carrington (21) looks to pass while falling out-of-bounds on July 1, 2024 at Footprint Center in Phoenix.

Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner (42) watches an inbound pass from Phoenix Mercury guard Natasha Cloud (0) on July 1, 2024 at Footprint Center in Phoenix.

Connecticut Sun guard Tyasha Harris (52) puts up a floater on July 1, 2024 at Footprint Center in Phoenix.

Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi (3) and Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner (42) jump for a side bump before playing the Connecticut Sun on July 1, 2024 at Footprint Center in Phoenix.

Phoenix Mercury guard Kahleah Copper (2) shoots a three-pointer over Connecticut Sun guard Tiffany Mitchell (3) on July 1, 2024 at Footprint Center in Phoenix.

Phoenix Mercury guard Sophie Cunningham (9) drives against Connecticut Sun guard Tiffany Mitchell (3) on July 1, 2024 at Footprint Center in Phoenix.

Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi (3) talks with Phoenix Mercury forward Natasha Cloud (0) on the bench on July 1, 2024 at Footprint Center in Phoenix.

Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas (25) and Connecticut Sun guard Tyasha Harris (52) try to strip the ball from Phoenix Mercury guard Natasha Cloud (0) on July 1, 2024 at Footprint Center in Phoenix.

Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas (25) and Phoenix Mercury guard Sophie Cunningham (9) laugh during a free throw on July 1, 2024 at Footprint Center in Phoenix.

Phoenix Mercury guard Natasha Cloud (0) is contested on a shot by Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas (25) on July 1, 2024 at Footprint Center in Phoenix.

Phoenix Mercury guard Kahleah Copper (2) drives to the hoop on July 1, 2024 at Footprint Center in Phoenix.

Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner (42) goes up for a lay up on July 1, 2024 at Footprint Center in Phoenix.

Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner (42) puts up a shot on July 1, 2024 at Footprint Center in Phoenix.

Phoenix Mercury guard Kahleah Copper (2) passes around Connecticut Sun guard Veronica Burton (22) on July 1, 2024 at Footprint Center in Phoenix.

Phoenix Mercury guard Natasha Cloud (0) drives to the basket on July 1, 2024 at Footprint Center in Phoenix.