WNBA Game Preview: Connecticut Sun (2-14) vs. Minnesota Lynx (13-2)

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Matchup Snapshot

TeamRecordConference RankLast 5 GamesHead-to-Head (2025)
Connecticut Sun2–146th (East)0–50–1
Minnesota Lynx13–21st (West)4–11–0

This is the second meeting of the season between these two teams. Minnesota won the first matchup 76–70 on May 23.

Key Storylines

Sun’s Struggles: Connecticut is riding an eight-game losing streak and has the league’s worst record. They’ve allowed an average of 88.4 points per game over their last 10 outings.

Lynx’s Dominance: Minnesota is undefeated at home (7–0) and leads the WNBA in field goal percentage (46.5%).

Offensive Disparity: The Lynx average 84.2 PPG, while the Sun manage just 71.6 PPG, the lowest in the league.

Players to Watch

Minnesota Lynx

Napheesa Collier: Averaging 16.0 PPG over her last 10 games; the team’s emotional and statistical leader.

Courtney Williams: 13.0 PPG, 5.9 APG, 1.5 SPG — a steady two-way presence.

Alanna Smith: Anchors the paint with rebounding and rim protection.

Connecticut Sun

Tina Charles: 14.7 PPG over her last 10 games; still a reliable scoring option.

Saniya Rivers: 6.8 PPG, 3.1 APG, 1.6 SPG — a bright spot in a rebuilding season.

Injury Note: Marina Mabrey is out with a knee injury.

Team Stats Comparison

CategoryLynxSun
Points Per Game84.271.6
Opponent PPG74.988.4
FG%46.5%38.7%
3PT Made/Game9.36.1
Assists Per Game23.516.4

Minnesota holds a clear edge in every major statistical category, especially shooting efficiency and ball movement.

GAME ODDS

Connecticut Sun               158.5

Minnesota Lynx                – 13.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, June 28, 2025

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