WNBA Game Preview: New York Liberty (17-9) vs. Connecticut Sun (4-21)

Game Details

Date: Friday, August 1, 2025

Time: 7:30 PM ET

Venue: Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, CT

Broadcast: ION, WNBA League Pass

Season Series: Liberty lead 1–0

Team Form & Momentum

New York Liberty (17–9)

Current Standing: 3rd in WNBA

Last Game: Lost to Minnesota Lynx 100–93

Key Players:

Sabrina Ionescu: Averaging 19.7 PPG, 5.7 APG, 1.5 STL; scored 31 points vs. Lynx

Jonquel Jones: 11 rebounds in last meeting vs. Sun

Strengths:

League-best 10.0 made 3-pointers per game

Top 5 in scoring (87.9 PPG)

Injury Report: Breanna Stewart (knee), Nyara Sabally (knee), Kennedy Burke (calf) – all out

Connecticut Sun (4–21)

Current Standing: Last in WNBA

Last Game: Lost to Seattle Storm 101–85

Key Players:

Tina Charles: 16.1 PPG, 5.8 RPG

Bria Hartley: 17 points vs. Storm

Weaknesses:

Worst defense in WNBA (88.0 PPG allowed)

3–10 home record

Head-to-Head Matchup

Date	Result	Location
June 1	Liberty 100–52	New York
August 1	TBD	Connecticut

Last 10 Meetings: Liberty lead 7–3

Win Probability: Liberty 81.7%, Sun 18.3

Key Storylines

Ionescu’s Scoring Surge: With Stewart sidelined, Ionescu has stepped up, averaging 26.0 PPG over the last three games.

Sun’s Defensive Struggles: Connecticut ranks last in points allowed and has lost five of their last six games by double digits.

Jonquel Jones’ Return to Form: The 2024 Finals MVP is regaining her rebounding dominance, especially against her former team.

Liberty’s Bounce-Back Opportunity: After a three-game skid, New York faces the league’s weakest team in a must-win scenario.