As a data analyst with a passion for basketball, I break down the Phoenix Mercury's crucial 83-75 win against the Connecticut Sun, marking their first three-game winning streak this season. With key performances from Thomas (14pts/8reb/11ast) and Hield (14pts on 83% shooting), we'll analyze the numbers behind this momentum-shifting victory. Spoiler: that 22-9 first quarter wasn't an accident - the analytics reveal some fascinating defensive adjustments.