Matchup: Connecticut Sun vs Las Vegas Aces
Date: Sunday, August 10, 2025
Venue: Michelob ULTRA Arena, Las Vegas, NV
Broadcast: WNBA League Pass
The Las Vegas Aces (16-14) are set to take on the Connecticut Sun (5-24) at Michelob ULTRA Arena this Sunday.
In their recent outing, the Connecticut Sun faced the Los Angeles Sparks, suffering a defeat with a score of 102-91. The Sun finished the game shooting 41.3% from the field (33 of 80) and managed to hit 13 three-pointers out of 29 attempts. From the free-throw line, they converted 12 of 15 shots, achieving an 80.0% rate. On the boards, Connecticut totaled 31 rebounds, including 14 offensive grabs. Furthermore, they tallied 20 assists, forced 14 turnovers from their opponents, and recorded 7 steals. Defensively, the Sun allowed the Sparks to shoot 56.5% from the field, making 35 of 62 attempts. Los Angeles contributed with 25 assists and secured 32 rebounds (6 offensive, 26 defensive), alongside 4 blocks. At the free-throw line, the Sparks excelled, hitting 21 of their 26 attempts for an 80.8% success rate, as well as making 11 out of 25 shots from three-point range.
Tina Charles was a key player for the Sun, contributing 19 points on 6 of 19 shooting over 36 minutes, alongside 7 rebounds and 2 assists, finishing the game with a field goal percentage of 31.6%.
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Connecticut enters this clash with a dismal season record of 5-24, averaging 75.1 points per game (13th in the league) with a 40.2% shooting percentage. The Sun also struggle from beyond the arc, converting just 30.4% (185 of 609) while achieving an 81.0% success rate from the charity stripe. Collectively, Connecticut averages 31.3 rebounds per game and has racked up 493 assists this season, placing them 13th in the league in assists. They turn the ball over 13.8 times per game and commit an average of 20.3 fouls. On the defensive front, the Sun force 14.1 turnovers per contest and draw 18.0 fouls. They allow opposing teams to shoot 34.6% from three-point range and currently rank 12th in points allowed per game (87.4). Connecticut’s opponents are shooting at 46.7% efficiency (409 of 523) and the team concedes approximately 36.1 rebounds per game. Furthermore, they rank 10th in the league for assists allowed, having given up 622 thus far.
In their last contest, the Las Vegas Aces secured a narrow victory against the Golden State Valkyries, wrapping up the game at 78-72. The Aces accumulated 22 defensive rebounds along with 9 offensive boards, totaling 31 rebounds. They turned the ball over 13 times while notching up 9 steals. The Valkyries committed 24 fouls, granting the Aces 25 free-throw attempts, of which they converted 19 for a solid 76.0% rate. From three-point range, Las Vegas struggled, sinking just 5 of 27 attempts (18.5%). Ultimately, they shot 45.0% from the field, hitting 27 out of 60 shots. The Aces allowed Golden State to score on 25 of their 63 attempts, which translated into a shooting percentage of 39.7%. In terms of three-point shooting, Las Vegas conceded 18.2% by allowing 4 out of 22 attempts, while excelling at the free-throw line with 18 of 19 (94.7%). Defensively, they allowed the Valkyries a total of 31 rebounds (9 offensive).
A’ja Wilson was pivotal for the Aces, shooting 8 out of 11 for an impressive 72.7% field goal percentage, accumulating 27 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists during her 32 minutes on the court.
Las Vegas boasts a season record of 16-14. They average 17.6 fouls per game and excel at the free-throw line with an 82.3% conversion rate. Their assist average sits at 17.9 (12th in the WNBA) and they average 12.8 turnovers. The Aces have scored a total of 2,441 points this season (81.4 points per game) and average 33.4 rebounds. As an offensive unit, they are shooting 42.0% from the field, ranking 10th in the WNBA. Defensively, they rank 9th in points allowed with an average of 82.7 per game. The Aces allow opponents to shoot 33.9% from three-point land (230 of 679), and opponents are hitting 81.3% of their free throws. They surrender 20.6 assists and 35.8 rebounds on average, ranking 9th and 10th in the league, respectively. They force an average of 12.7 turnovers while allowing teams to shoot 43.9% from the field (9th in the league).
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