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
