Sun Clash with Storm Following Recent Victory
Connecticut looks to continue momentum against Seattle in Friday night face-off.
After defeating the Seattle Storm recently, the Connecticut Sun (3-16, 2-6 Eastern Conference) will again face the Seattle Storm (12-8, 8-5 Western Conference) this Friday. The game is set to begin at 10 p.m. EDT.
Sun’s Strategy
The Connecticut Sun are hoping to repeat their success after Tina Charles scored 29 points in their 93-83 victory over Seattle. Olivia Nelson-Ododa has been a consistent performer for the Sun, averaging 8.8 points and 6.2 rebounds.
Despite their struggles, the Sun have shown resilience in close games, with a 1-1 record in games decided by a slim margin of three points or fewer. However, they face a tough challenge on the road, holding a 1-9 record.
Storm’s Stronghold
The Seattle Storm have been strong at home, posting a 6-3 record. They are currently ranked seventh in the WNBA for points allowed per game, with opponents averaging just 80.0 points. Their defense has held opponents to 44.0% shooting.
Nneka Ogwumike has been a standout player for the Storm, averaging 17 points and eight rebounds. Skylar Diggins has also been in excellent form, averaging 19.1 points over her last 10 games.
Key Stats Before the Game
Seattle’s field goal percentage this season is 45.6%, a bit lower than the 46.3% Connecticut allows. The Sun average 5.9 made 3-pointers per game, less than the 7.6 Seattle gives up.
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Previous Matchup
In their last encounter on July 9, the Sun emerged victorious with a 93-83 win. Charles was the top scorer for the Sun with 29 points, while Diggins led the Storm with 23 points.
Team Performance Over the Last 10 Games
Storm: 6-4, averaging 82.9 points, 29.9 rebounds, and 21.0 assists, with a 44.0% field goal percentage. Their opponents have averaged 80.6 points per game.
Sun: 1-9, averaging 72.2 points, 31.0 rebounds, and 16.8 assists, with a 38.8% field goal percentage. Their opponents have averaged 87.5 points.
Injury Report
Katie Lou Samuelson is out for the season due to a knee injury.
The Sun have no listed injuries.
