Game: Connecticut Sun vs New York Liberty
Date: Monday, August 25, 2025
Location: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY
Broadcast: YouTube TV
The Connecticut Sun (8-27) will visit the Barclays Center on Monday to face off against the New York Liberty (22-14).
In their previous game, the Connecticut Sun secured a win against the Washington Mystics, finishing with a score of 67-56. They recorded a field goal percentage of 40.3%, completing 27 out of 67 attempts, and struggled from beyond the arc, hitting only 2 of their 14 three-point shots. At the free-throw line, the Sun converted 11 of 17 attempts, achieving a rate of 64.7%. They dominated the boards, amassing 34 rebounds, with 8 of those being offensive. Additionally, Connecticut delivered 20 assists, forced 16 turnovers, and managed to secure 15 steals. Defensively, the team limited their opponents to a field goal percentage of 37.3%, as the Mystics shot 19 out of 51. Washington recorded 13 assists and 5 steals throughout the game, while grabbing 27 rebounds (3 offensive, 24 defensive) and blocking 5 shots. Washington closed the night with an impressive free-throw rate of 83.3%, converting 15 of 18 attempts and hitting 3 of 16 shots from distance.
Tina Charles played a significant role in the victory, scoring 21 points on 9 of 14 shooting in just 22 minutes on the court, alongside 6 rebounds. She maintained an impressive shooting percentage of 64.3%, although she did not register any assists.
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As they enter this matchup, Connecticut holds a record of 8-27 this season, averaging 75.2 points per game (13th in the WNBA) with a field goal percentage of 40.9%. The Sun have been less effective from beyond the arc, making 29.9% of their three-point attempts (218 of 729), and are shooting 79.5% from the free-throw line. On average, Connecticut grabs 31.5 rebounds per game, and their total assists for the season stand at 612, placing them 13th in the league for assists. They average 13.3 turnovers and 20.3 fouls per game. Defensively, they force an average of 14.2 turnovers while drawing 17.6 fouls. They rank 9th in the WNBA for assists allowed, giving up 742. As far as their defensive stats go, the Sun concede a field goal percentage of 46.1% (496 of 615) and allow 35.8 rebounds per game, while their opponents shoot 34.0% from three-point range. The Sun rank 10th in points per game allowed, conceding an average of 85.4 points.
In their last showing, the New York Liberty faced a tough loss against the Chicago Sky, with a final score of 91-85. The Liberty tallied 27 total rebounds in this outing, including 17 defensive and 10 offensive boards. They turned the ball over 13 times but managed to secure 9 steals as well. The Sky committed 17 personal fouls, giving the Liberty opportunities at the free-throw line, where they sank 12 of 15 attempts (80.0%). In three-point shooting, New York hit 13 of 37 tries, yielding a 35.1% success rate. Overall, the Liberty shot 41.7% from the floor, making 30 out of 72 attempts. Defensively, they allowed the Sky to score on 31 of 62 attempts, leading to a 50.0% field goal percentage for Chicago, while surrendering 42 rebounds (10 offensive).
Jonquel Jones was pivotal in this encounter, achieving a field goal percentage of 56.3% by hitting 9 of 16 shots, while adding 7 rebounds and scoring 25 points in 32 minutes on the floor, along with 2 assists.
The New York Liberty are currently 22-14 this season. They commit an average of 16.7 fouls per game and excel at the free-throw line, shooting at a success rate of 83.7%. Their passing game stands out, averaging 22.0 assists per contest (second in the league), with a turnover rate of 13.0 per game. The Liberty have scored a total of 3,110 points this season, averaging 86.4 points per game, and they secure 33.9 rebounds on average. Offensively, they boast a shooting percentage of 45.4% from the field, ranking third in the WNBA. Defensively, they hold opponents to 81.7 points per game (7th in the WNBA), allowing 19.9 assists and 36.4 rebounds, which places them 8th and 13th respectively in the league. Their defensive performance includes limiting opponents to a 31.3% shooting percentage from three-point range (296 of 945) and a free-throw conversion rate of 74.8%. They force an average of 13.1 turnovers while allowing teams a field goal percentage of 42.2%, ranking third overall.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s WNBA showdown against the spread?
Tony Sink’s Prediction: Select Connecticut
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