The Seattle Storm (15-11, 9-6 Western Conference) face the Connecticut Sun (4-20, 2-7 Eastern Conference) in Uncasville, Connecticut, with the game scheduled for Monday at 7 pm EDT. The Connecticut Sun comes off a 95-64 win against the Golden State Valkyries, where they scored 24 points early on. The Sun hold a 3-9 record at home and stand sixth in the Eastern Conference, averaging 31.1 rebounds per game, with Charles leading the team with 5.8 rebounds. On the road, Seattle holds a 7-6 record and ranks fifth in the WNBA with 20.8 assists per game, featuring Skylar Diggins who averages 5.6 assists.
Connecticut’s shooting percentage this season is 40.4%, slightly lower than what Seattle allows opponents to shoot. Seattle averages 7.3 made three-pointers per game, fewer than Connecticut’s 8.7. This will be the fourth meeting between these teams, with Seattle winning the last matchup 79-65 on July 12, led by Gabby Williams’ 18 points.
Top performers include Charles for the Sun, who averages 16.3 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game, and Bria Hartley, who has contributed 12.4 points and 3.2 assists over the last 10 games. For the Storm, Nneka Ogwumike leads with 17.1 points and 7.2 rebounds per game, while Erica Wheeler has averaged 1.8 points and contributed some three-pointers in recent games.
Over their last 10 games, the Sun have a 2-8 record, averaging 77.5 points, 31.9 rebounds, 16.6 assists, 8.1 steals, and 4 blocks per game, with opponents scoring an average of 87.4 points. The Storm are 5-5 in their last 10 games, averaging 73 points, 31.9 rebounds, 18 assists, 8.7 steals, and 5.2 blocks, while holding opponents to 73.6 points per game. Injury-wise, the Sun have no players listed, while the Storm are missing Katie Lou Samuelson due to a knee injury.
Fan Take: This matchup highlights a clear contrast between a struggling Sun team and a more balanced Storm squad, which is pivotal for the playoff race. For WNBA fans, it’s a reminder of the importance of depth and consistency in team performance, which ultimately drives the competitiveness and growth of the league.
