DeWanna Bonner broke the Phoenix Mercury franchise scoring record during a 72-63 victory over the Connecticut Sun on Sunday [1, 6].
The win is significant because it halted a five-game losing streak for Phoenix [4] and provided redemption after a previous 96-63 defeat to the Sun [1, 3].
Playing at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Bonner recorded 21 points and six rebounds [1, 3]. Her performance surpassed the previous scoring record held by Brittney Griner [5].
The Mercury defense held the Sun to 63 points in the contest [1]. This defensive effort helped secure the win and provided a critical turning point for the team's recent momentum.
Bonner's 21 points contributed to the final score of 72-63 [1]. The victory marks a shift in the team's trajectory as they move past their recent slump — a stretch of five consecutive losses [4].
By overtaking Griner's mark, Bonner cements her place in the history of the franchise [5]. The game took place on July 19, 2026 [6].
“DeWanna Bonner broke the Phoenix Mercury franchise scoring record”
Bonner's achievement is both a personal milestone and a strategic relief for the Phoenix Mercury. Breaking a franchise record while simultaneously snapping a losing streak suggests that Bonner's individual offensive peak is currently the primary engine for the team's recovery. This victory restores competitive momentum and removes the psychological burden of a prolonged slump heading into the latter part of the season.
