Matchup: Washington Mystics vs Connecticut Sun
Date: Thursday, August 21, 2025
Venue: Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, CT
Broadcast: YouTube TV
The stage is set at Mohegan Sun Arena where the Connecticut Sun (7-27) will face off against the Washington Mystics (16-19) this Thursday.
In their previous encounter, the Washington Mystics suffered a defeat against the Connecticut Sun, concluding the game with a score of 80-69. Washington recorded a field goal percentage of 43.5% (27 out of 62) and managed to sink 5 of their 17 attempts beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, the Mystics converted 10 of 14 attempts, resulting in a success rate of 71.4%. In terms of rebounds, they secured 33 total, 6 of which were offensive. Additionally, Washington provided 21 assists and forced 10 turnovers from the opposition, obtaining 6 steals in the process. Defensively, they allowed their opponents to shoot 45.6% from the field (31 out of 68). The Connecticut Sun tallied 9 assists and 10 steals, while grabbing a total of 38 rebounds (9 offensive and 29 defensive) and recording 3 blocks. They achieved a free-throw shooting rate of 78.9% by making 15 out of 19 attempts and converted 3 out of their 16 three-point shots.
Sonia Citron played a pivotal role in this matchup, finishing with 19 points on 7 of 17 shooting, while logging 34 minutes on the court and grabbing 3 rebounds. Her shooting percentage was 41.2%, and she also contributed 3 assists.
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The Washington Mystics enter the game with a record of 16-19 for the current season. They are shooting 33.9% from beyond the arc (202 of 595) and a solid 75.5% from the free-throw line. Averaging 79.2 points per game (ranked 10th in the WNBA), they boast a field goal percentage of 44.6%. Washington is turning the ball over an average of 14.5 times per game and committing 19.0 personal fouls as a team. They average 33.7 rebounds per game and have accumulated 677 assists this season, placing them 9th in the league. On defense, the Mystics force 13.0 turnovers per contest while drawing 20.4 fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 31.8% from three-point range and rank 6th in the league for points allowed per game (81.0). Defensively, they concede a field goal percentage of 44.0% (456 out of 715) and allow 31.7 rebounds per game, ranking 6th in assists allowed with a total of 678 this season.
In their last outing, the Connecticut Sun secured a win over the Washington Mystics with a final score of 80-69. In that game, the Sun accumulated 29 defensive rebounds and 9 offensive ones, totaling 38. They had 10 turnovers paired with 10 steals. The Mystics accrued 12 fouls, leading to 19 free-throw attempts for the Sun, of which they converted 15 for a rate of 78.9%. From three-point range, Connecticut made 3 of 16 attempts (18.8%). The Sun shot 31 out of 68 from the field, achieving a percentage of 45.6%. They allowed the Mystics to make 27 of 62 shots (43.5% fidelity). Connecticut finished with a three-point shooting percentage of 29.4% (5 out of 17) and concluded the game with a free-throw performance of 10 out of 14 (71.4%). In further rebounding stats, they permitted Washington to gather a total of 33 rebounds (with 6 offensive).
Saniya Rivers was a significant contributor for the Sun during this clash, hitting 6 of 9 attempts for a field goal percentage of 66.7%, along with securing 4 rebounds. Rivers netted 17 points in her 26 minutes of play, also providing 1 assist in the game.
The Connecticut Sun hold a record of 7-27 for the season. They are averaging 20.4 fouls per game while boasting a free-throw success rate of 79.9%. The team averages 17.4 assists per game (13th in the WNBA) and loses possession through turnovers at a rate of 13.4 times per contest. So far in the season, they have scored a total of 2,565 points (75.4 points per game) and average 31.4 rebounds each game. In terms of offensive metrics, the Sun’s shooting percentage stands at 40.9% from the floor, ranking them 12th overall. They rank 10th in the WNBA for points allowed per game, at 86.2. Additionally, they allow an average of 21.4 assists and 36.1 rebounds per night, ranking 11th and 12th, respectively, in the league. Connecticut’s defense permits 34.3% shooting from long range (284 out of 827), and they have allowed opponents to convert 79.1% of their free-throw attempts. They force opposing teams into 14.1 turnovers per game but have allowed a shooting percentage of 46.3% from the field (13th in the WNBA).
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