WNBA Game Preview: Chicago Sky (4-11) vs. Connecticut Sun (2-15)

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Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut

Tip‑off: 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT

Broadcast: ESPN+, WNBA League Pass

Venue

Mohegan Sun Arena — Uncasville, CT

Capacity: 9,323

One of the league’s toughest environments historically, though the Sun’s struggles have softened the home‑court edge this season.

Injury Report

Chicago Sky

Marina Mabrey — Probable (ankle)

Angel Reese — Probable (knee soreness)

Isabelle Harrison — Out (foot)

Diamond DeShields — Out (ACL recovery)

Connecticut Sun

Alyssa Thomas — Questionable (shoulder)

DeWanna Bonner — Probable (rest management)

Brionna Jones — Out (Achilles)

Rachel Banham — Probable (back tightness)

Note: Connecticut’s frontcourt depth remains severely compromised without Jones, and Thomas’ status is the biggest swing factor in the matchup.

Team Records & Recent Form

Chicago Sky (4–11)

Last 5: L–L–W–L–L

Offensive Rating: 98.4 (10th)

Defensive Rating: 104.7 (9th)

Pace: 96.1 (6th)

Trend: Inconsistent offense, heavy reliance on rookie production, defensive lapses late in games.

Connecticut Sun (2–15)

Last 5: L–L–L–W–L

Offensive Rating: 95.1 (12th)

Defensive Rating: 108.3 (11th)

Pace: 94.7 (10th)

Trend: Struggling to generate efficient half‑court offense; missing Thomas’ playmaking and Jones’ interior scoring.

Series History

2025 Season: Chicago won 2–1

Last Meeting: Chicago 83, Connecticut 74 (May 2026)

At Mohegan Sun Arena: Sun lead all‑time 22–14

Trend: Chicago has won 3 of the last 4 matchups, including two on the road.

Key Player Matchups

Angel Reese (CHI) vs. Alyssa Thomas (CON)

If Thomas plays, this becomes the matchup of the night.

Reese’s rebounding dominance vs. Thomas’ physicality and playmaking

Reese has averaged 12.4 rebounds over her last 5

Thomas’ health determines whether Connecticut can control the paint Edge: Chicago (if Thomas limited)

Marina Mabrey (CHI) vs. DeWanna Bonner (CON)

Mabrey’s perimeter shot creation vs. Bonner’s length and defensive versatility

Bonner has struggled with efficiency this season (38% FG)

Mabrey shooting 36% from deep in June Edge: Chicago

Chennedy Carter (CHI) vs. Ty Harris (CON)

Carter’s speed and rim pressure vs. Harris’ steady floor game

Carter averaging 17.8 PPG over her last 6

Harris must control tempo to keep Connecticut competitive Edge: Chicago

Kamilla Cardoso (CHI) vs. Olivia Nelson‑Ododa (CON)

Cardoso’s size and rim protection vs. ONO’s mobility

Connecticut’s interior defense has cratered without Brionna Jones Edge: Chicago

Betting Trends

Chicago

4–1 ATS in last 5 vs. losing teams

Under has hit in 6 of last 8 road games

3–1 ATS in last 4 vs. Connecticut

Connecticut

1–6 ATS in last 7

Lost 5 straight home games

Under is 5–2 in last 7 at Mohegan Sun

Head‑to‑Head

Chicago has covered 4 of last 5

Average margin last 3 meetings: Chicago +7.3

GAME ODDS

Chicago Sky                        – 2.5

Connecticut Sun               171

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, June 21, 2026

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