Venue: Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut
Tip-off is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. ET (local time).
This is a regular-season Eastern Conference matchup. The Liberty seek a season sweep of the struggling Sun after wins of 106-75 (May 8 at home) and 89-80 (June 8 on the road).
Current Rosters (Key/Active Players)
New York Liberty (Head Coach: Chris DeMarco):
Key players include Breanna Stewart (F, ~21.0 PPG, 8.3 RPG, 3.2 APG), Sabrina Ionescu (G, ~15.8 PPG, 4.5 APG), Jonquel Jones (C, ~14.5 PPG, 9.4 RPG), Marine Johannès (G), Rebecca Allen (G/F), Pauline Astier (G), Han Xu (C), Rebekah Gardner (G), Raquel Carrera (C), Marine Fauthoux (G), and Anneli Maley (F). Depth includes other roster pieces like those noted in team listings.
Connecticut Sun (Head Coach: Rachid Meziane):
Key players include Brittney Griner (C, ~13.2 PPG, notable blocks), Aaliyah Edwards (F), Olivia Nelson-Ododa (C, rebounding contributor), Leila Lacan (G, assists leader), Diamond Miller (F), Kennedy Burke (G/F), Saniya Rivers (G), Hailey Van Lith (G), Charlisse Leger-Walker (G), Rayah Marshall (F), Gianna Kneepkens (G), Nell Angloma (F), and others such as Raegan Beers and Ashlon Jackson.
Injury Reports
Liberty:
Satou Sabally (F): Out (head/concussion protocol; away from team).
Leonie Fiebich (F): Out (left foot; not with team).
Sabrina Ionescu (G): Questionable (left foot; turned ankle in prior game but returned and played).
Sun:
Brittney Griner (C): Questionable (left knee).
Aaliyah Edwards (F): Questionable (left ankle).
Other notes include occasional coach’s decisions or longer-term absences (e.g., Maria Kliundikova unrelated). Statuses can change closer to tip; check official reports.
Recent Team Forms
Liberty (21-14 overall, ~8-2 in last 10, W1): Strong recent stretch with wins in 5 of last 6. They beat the Sparks 85-81 on Aug. 13 (Ionescu 20 points; Jones 18 rebounds) after a loss at Indiana. High-scoring offense (~90.6 PPG, strong FG% and FT%) mixed with solid defense. Away record ~9-9. They rank among the better teams in the East (3rd).
Sun (8-24 overall, ~3-7 in last 10, L1): Struggling badly, with losses in 6 of last 7. They fell 104-69 to Atlanta on Aug. 13 (poor shooting). Lowest scoring team (~79.3 PPG), weak 3PT and FT shooting, though they generate steals. Home record ~5-11. Last in the East.
Series HistoryLiberty lead the 2026 season series 2-0 and have dominated recent matchups. Stewart combined for 59 points and 19 rebounds in the two prior wins this year. Historical head-to-head (last 10 overall) favors New York in wins, with mixed ATS results. The teams have a long rivalry, but Liberty have a
clear edge currently.
Key Player vs. Player Matchups
Breanna Stewart vs. Brittney Griner / frontcourt: Stewart’s versatile scoring, rebounding, and defense against Griner’s interior presence and shot-blocking (if Griner plays). Jones adds another layer of size/rebounding for NY.
Sabrina Ionescu (if available) vs. Sun guards (Lacan, Rivers, etc.): Ionescu’s playmaking, scoring, and shooting against Connecticut’s perimeter defense and steals-oriented style.
Jonquel Jones vs. Nelson-Ododa / Edwards: Battle for boards and interior scoring; Liberty’s edge in rebounding efficiency could prove decisive.
Overall: Liberty’s superior shooting (especially 3PT volume/efficiency and FT%) and depth against Sun’s defensive effort and potential home energy. Sun opponents have shot well recently against them.
Betting Trends
Liberty have covered inconsistently at times (weaker ATS overall this season in some reports) but dominate this matchup. Sun often competitive or cover as big underdogs at home but struggle to keep games close against quality offenses. Totals have mixed results in series; Liberty games can go over with their pace/scoring, though Sun’s low output pulls totals down. Liberty’s recent form and season-series dominance support the favorite side.
GAME ODDS
New York Liberty – 7.5
Connecticut Sun 173
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, August 14, 2026
