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Leila Lacan scores 26 points as Sun win against Mercury 96-83

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 4:20 AM

Last updated Jul 18, 2026

Leila Lacan scores 26 points as Sun win against Mercury 96-83

Summary

Leila Lacan scored a career-high 26 points to lead the Connecticut Sun to a 96-83 victory over the Phoenix Mercury on July 18. The game marked the first of back-to-back matchups between the teams. The Sun capitalized on a strong second quarter, building a 19-point lead, while the Mercury struggled offensively, going nearly four minutes without scoring. Kahleah Copper led the Mercury with 21 points, but the team suffered its fifth consecutive loss. Both teams will meet again on Sunday in Phoenix.

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By the Numbers

•Lacan shot 10-of-13 from the field.
•Kennedy Burke scored 13 points for the Sun.
•Griner's return to Phoenix saw her score 12 points.
•Mercury's offense faltered with 13 turnovers.
•Next game is on July 20 in Phoenix.

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4:20 AMYahoo Sports — Leila Lacan scores career-high 26 points, Sun beat Mercury 96-83

What they're saying

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Leila Lacan scored a career-high 26 points on 10-of-13 shooting from the field to lead the Connecticut Sun to a 96-83 victory over the Phoenix Mercury on Friday night in the first of back-to-back meetings between the teams. The Sun (7-18) have won consecutive games for just the second time this season and are 5-3 in their last eight. Kennedy Burke had 13 points, Brittney Griner and Aaliyah Edwards scored 12 apiece and Diamond Miller added 11 for the Sun.
— Yahoo Sports

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