The defending champion Las Vegas Aces look to climb back above .500 as they face the struggling Connecticut Sun, who are mired in a nine-game losing streak. With both teams trending in opposite directions, this game offers a chance for Las Vegas to build momentum and for Connecticut to salvage pride in front of their home crowd.
Game Details
| Fixture | Las Vegas Aces @ Connecticut Sun |
| Date | Sunday, July 6, 2025 |
| Time | 1:00 PM PT / 4:00 PM ET |
| Venue | Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, CT |
| Broadcast | NBC Sports Boston, WNBA League Pass |
| Records | Aces: 8–9 (5th West), Sun: 2–15 (6th East) |
Team Form & Recent Results
| Team | Last 5 Games | Notable Result |
| Aces | W–W–L–W–L | 85–59 win vs. Sun (June 25) |
| Sun | L–L–L–L–L | 63–102 loss @ Lynx (June 29) |
Las Vegas has won 3 of their last 5 and dominated Connecticut in their last meeting.
Connecticut has lost 9 straight and is averaging just 66.5 PPG since Marina Mabrey’s injury.
Key Players to Watch
Las Vegas Aces
A’ja Wilson: 22.1 PPG, 9.4 RPG, 2.5 BPG – MVP candidate and league leader in blocks
Jackie Young: 18.0 PPG, 4.3 RPG – 91.4% FT shooter, nearing 3,000 career points
Chelsea Gray: 13.9 PPG, 4.3 APG – veteran playmaker and floor general
Jewell Loyd: 11.4 PPG – shooting 42.0% from three, 10th-best in the WNBA
Connecticut Sun
Aneesah Morrow: 16 PTS in last game – emerging rookie contributor
Tina Charles: 9.5 PPG (post-Mabrey injury) – veteran presence but inconsistent
Olivia Nelson-Ododa: 10 PTS vs. Lynx – showing flashes of offensive growth
Tactical Breakdown
| Category | Edge |
| Scoring | Aces – 79.3 PPG vs. Sun’s 71.1 PPG |
| Defense | Aces – 82.0 DRtg vs. Sun’s 88.8 DRtg |
| Shooting | Aces – 40.1% FG, 34.1% 3PT vs. Sun’s 39.3% FG, 29.1% 3PT |
| Free Throws | Aces – League-best 84.9% FT |
Las Vegas will look to dominate the paint with Wilson and push tempo with Gray and Young. Connecticut must find scoring outside of Charles and Morrow, especially with Marina Mabrey (15.2 PPG) still sidelined due to a knee injury.
| Win Probability | Aces 90.2% / Sun 9.8% |
Advanced Stats Snapshot
| Stat Category | Aces | Sun |
| Offensive Rating | 80.9 | 71.1 |
| Defensive Rating | 82.0 | 88.8 |
| Net Rating | –1.1 | –17.8 |
| 3PT% | 34.7% | 29.1% |
| Turnovers | 13.2 | 15.8 |
GAME ODDS
Las Vegas Aces – 13.5
Connecticut Sun 158.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, July 5, 2025
