Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM ET
Venue: Mohegan Sun Arena – Uncasville, CT
Broadcast: NBC Sports Boston, NBC Connecticut, WNBA League Pass
Two struggling Eastern Conference teams meet in a pivotal late-season clash as the Chicago Sky visit the Connecticut Sun. Both franchises are looking to snap losing streaks and build momentum heading into the final stretch of the 2025 WNBA season.
Team Records & Recent Form
| Team | Record | Last 5 Games | Conference Rank |
| Chicago Sky | 8-23 | L-L-W-L-L | 5th (East) |
| Connecticut Sun | 5-26 | L-L-L-L-L | 6th (East) |
The Sky won the first meeting this season on June 15, 78–66, behind a breakout performance from Hailey Van Lith and a dominant bench effort (36–2 scoring edge).
The Sun are riding a five-game losing streak, most recently falling to Golden State 74–57.
Key Players to Watch
Chicago Sky
Kamilla Cardoso – 12.4 PPG, 8.4 RPG
Physical presence in the paint; needs to be more aggressive offensively.
Rachel Banham – 11.6 PPG over last 10 games
Reliable perimeter shooter; averaging 2.4 made threes per game.
Hailey Van Lith – Spark plug off the bench; scored career-high 16 vs. Sun in June.
Angel Reese – Out with back injury
Leads team in points, rebounds, and assists; her absence is a major factor.
Connecticut Sun
Tina Charles – 15.9 PPG, 5.8 RPG
Veteran anchor; still producing at a high level.
Marina Mabrey – 15.0 PPG, 4.6 RPG
Streaky shooter; went 1-for-7 in last outing but scored 22 vs. Sky in June.
Aneesah Morrow – 13 points, 14 rebounds vs. Golden State
Rookie showing promise; key to second-chance scoring.
Bria Hartley – 9.7 PPG, 3.1 APG
Veteran guard stepping up amid injuries at the point.
Tactical Breakdown
Chicago Sky – Keys to Victory
Limit turnovers (averaging 16.8 per game)
Control the glass – 36.1 RPG (2nd in WNBA)
Perimeter defense – must contest Mabrey and Hartley from deep
Bench scoring – replicate June’s depth advantage
Connecticut Sun – Keys to Victory
Rebound battle – 31.2 RPG; need more second-chance points
Tina Charles post touches – exploit Sky’s interior defense
Three-point efficiency – 38.7% vs. Golden State; must sustain
Home court energy – 4–11 at Mohegan Sun Arena this season
GAME ODDS
Chicago Sky 157.5
Connecticut Sun – 1.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, August 12, 2025
