The Connecticut Sun will play the Minnesota Lynx in Game 2 of the first round of the WNBA Playoffs. Below you’ll find all the details you need to watch this contest, including on FuboTV.
How to Watch Sun vs. Lynx
- Game Day: Sunday, September 17, 2023
- Game Time: 1:00 PM ET
- TV: ESPN
- Arena: Mohegan Sun Arena
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Key Stats for Sun vs. Lynx
- The Sun average 82.7 points per game, only 2.3 fewer points than the 85 the Lynx give up.
- When Connecticut puts up more than 85 points, it is 12-3.
- So far in the 2023 season, the Sun score 4.8 more points per home game on average than on the road (85.1 at home, 80.3 on the road), and are also allowing two more points per home game compared to road games (80 at home, 78 on the road).
- The Lynx average just 1.2 more points per game (80.2) than the Sun give up to opponents (79).
- Minnesota has put together a 14-6 record in games when it has scored more than 79 points.
- At home the Lynx are better offensively, putting up 80.8 points per game, compared to 79.6 on the road. But they’re not as good defensively, giving up 86.7 points per game at home, and 83.3 on the road.
Sun Players to Watch
- Alyssa Thomas leads the Sun in rebounds and assists. Thomas averages 15.5 points, 9.9 rebounds, and 7.9 assists per game.
- Connecticut’s leading scorer is DeWanna Bonner, who drops 17.4 points a game in addition to her 5.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists.
- Bonner leads the Sun in three-point shooting, making an average of 1.9 shots per game from beyond the arc.
- Thomas is Connecticut’s leader in steals, averaging 1.8 steals per game, while Rebecca Allen leads them in blocks with 1.3 per contest.
Lynx Players to Watch
- Napheesa Collier holds the top spot on the Lynx leaderboards for both scoring and rebounding with 21.5 points and 8.5 rebounds per game.
- Kayla McBride dishes out more assists than any other Minnesota player with three per game. She also scores 16 points and grabs three rebounds per game.
- McBride is the top shooter from deep for the Lynx, hitting 2.2 threes per game.
- Collier’s steals (1.6 steals per game) and blocks (1.2 blocks per game) lead Minnesota on defense.
Sun Upcoming Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/1/2023 | Liberty | L 89-58 | Away |
| 9/5/2023 | Sparks | W 90-76 | Home |
| 9/8/2023 | Fever | W 76-59 | Home |
| 9/10/2023 | Sky | L 102-91 | Home |
| 9/13/2023 | Lynx | W 90-60 | Home |
| 9/17/2023 | Lynx | – | Home |
Lynx Upcoming Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/1/2023 | Dream | W 91-85 | Home |
| 9/3/2023 | Mercury | W 86-73 | Home |
| 9/8/2023 | Sky | L 92-87 | Away |
| 9/10/2023 | Fever | L 87-72 | Away |
| 9/13/2023 | Sun | L 90-60 | Away |
| 9/17/2023 | Sun | – | Away |
