Matchup: Minnesota Lynx vs Connecticut Sun
Date: Saturday, August 30, 2025
Venue: Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, CT
Broadcast: YouTube TV
The Connecticut Sun (10-28) are set to face the Minnesota Lynx (30-7) at Mohegan Sun Arena this Saturday.
In their latest outing, the Minnesota Lynx triumphed over the Indiana Fever with a score of 97-84. Minnesota showcased an impressive 57.1% shooting accuracy (36 of 63) and sank 12 of 21 three-point attempts. At the free-throw line, the Lynx excelled by making 13 of 14 free throws, translating to a 92.9% success rate. On the boards, they secured 30 rebounds, with 7 being offensive, while they distributed 28 assists, forced 12 turnovers, and recorded 6 steals. Defensively, they allowed the Fever to shoot at 47.7%, converting 31 of 65 attempts. Indiana managed 9 assists and made 5 steals during the game. The Fever accumulated 25 rebounds (9 offensive, 16 defensive) and achieved 3 blocks, finishing the game with 82.4% at the charity stripe by making 14 of 17 attempts. They hit 8 of their 18 three-point shots.
Napheesa Collier emerged as a key player in this match, finishing with 32 points after shooting 11 of 16. Playing for 31 minutes, she grabbed 9 rebounds and contributed 2 assists, boasting a shooting percentage of 68.8%.
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The Lynx enter this game with an impressive record of 30-7 this season. They are shooting 37.4% from beyond the arc (352 of 940) and maintain a free-throw percentage of 76.8%. Averaging 86.7 points per game (1st in WNBA), the team also hits 47.2% of its field goals. Minnesota averages 12.1 turnovers and commits 16.1 fouls per game. Collectively, they collect 34.1 rebounds and have tallied 867 assists this season, leading the WNBA. On the defensive front, the Lynx force 14.2 turnovers and draw 16.9 personal fouls, allowing opponents a shooting percentage of 42.4% (1,054 of 2,484). They average 33.1 rebounds allowed per game and rank first in the league for points allowed, with an opponents’ scoring average of 76.6 points per game.
In their previous matchup, the Connecticut Sun claimed a victory over the Dallas Wings with a final score of 101-95. The Sun gathered a total of 34 rebounds (22 defensive and 12 offensive) while committing 12 turnovers and securing 7 steals. Dallas committed 17 personal fouls, allowing the Sun 29 free-throw attempts. They converted 27, achieving a 93.1% rate. From three-point range, Connecticut hit 38.1% by making 8 of 21, and overall, they registered a shooting percentage of 47.8% from the field by sinking 33 out of 69 shots. The Sun allowed the Wings to shoot at 50.7% from the floor, scoring on 38 of 75 attempts, while Dallas managed only 27.3% from three-point range, converting 6 of 22, and finished with 13 of 17 from the free-throw line (76.5%). Connecticut allowed Dallas a total of 30 rebounds, with 6 being offensive.
Leïla Lacan played a significant role for the Sun, scoring 22 points on 9 of 14 shooting for a 64.3% success rate, alongside 3 rebounds and 6 assists over 32 minutes on the court.
The Connecticut Sun currently hold a record of 10-28 this season, having amassed a total of 2,906 points (averaging 76.5 per game) while securing 31.5 rebounds per game. The Sun commit 20.1 fouls on average and boast a free-throw percentage of 79.8%. Offensively, they shoot 41.4% from the floor, placing them 12th in the WNBA. Their assist rate is at 17.7 per game (13th in the league), and they average 13.1 turnovers. On defense, Connecticut is 10th in points allowed, conceding 85.5 points per game, and they force 14.2 turnovers while allowing a 46.4% shooting percentage from the field (13th in the league). The Sun’s defense allows opponents to shoot 34.3% on three-pointers and 78.6% from the charity stripe, surrendering 21.5 assists and 35.5 rebounds per game, both 11th in the WNBA.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s WNBA game against the spread?
Josh Schonwald’s Prediction: Bet on Minnesota
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