WNBA Game Preview: Connecticut Sun (9-27) vs. New York Liberty (22-15)

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Game Details

Tipoff: 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT)
Venue: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY

Team Records & Recent Form

New York Liberty (22–15) have dropped four of their last five games and sit fifth in the Eastern Conference. Their recent outcomes: loss, loss, win, loss, loss.

Connecticut Sun (9–27) have won four of their last five contests, including a three-game streak, despite already being eliminated from postseason contention.

Season Series

The Liberty hold a 2–1 edge in this regular-season matchup, winning the last meeting 87–78 on August 3.

Key Players

TeamPlayerStat Line
LibertySabrina Ionescu19.0 PPG, 1.3 SPG, 2.3 3PM
LibertyNatasha Cloud5.3 APG
LibertyJonquel Jones8.6 RPG, 1.2 BPG
SunTina Charles16.3 PPG, 6.0 RPG
SunBria Hartley9.1 PPG, 23-pt season high
SunMarina Mabrey14.5 PPG, 4.6 RPG, 4.0 APG

Statistical Matchup

CategoryLiberty (Rank)Sun (Rank)
Points Scored (PPG)85.7 (3rd)75.7 (13th)
Points Allowed (PPG)81.6 (7th)85.3 (10th)
Rebounds (RPG)33.8 (7th)31.4 (12th)
3-Pointers Made (3PM)9.8 (1st)6.3 (12th)
Field Goal %45.3Opp. 46.2
Turnovers (TO)13.0 (7th)13.1 (8th)

GAME ODDS

Connecticut Sun               166

New York Liberty             – 14

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, August 24, 2025

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