Connecticut Sun vs New York Liberty Semifinals, Game 4 prediction and game preview - October 1, 2023 / WNBA playoffs

The New York Liberty are one win away from making it to the WNBA Finals. The Connecticut Sun must win two straight games to upset the odds and end the Liberty's season. Whoever wins will progress to the WNBA Finals, where they will face the Las Vegas Aces, who secured their spot following a three-game sweep of the Dallas Wings.

New York has won two straight games following its loss in the opening contest of the series. The Liberty have upped their performance level and now appear to be favorites heading into Game 4 on Oct. 1. Still, the Sun are a formidable opponent and won't be make it easy for Breanna Stewart and Co.

Both teams have a clean bill of health and will be entering Game 4 of the semifinals at full strength.

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Connecticut Suns vs. New York Liberty Prediction

The New York Liberty boast the reigning MVP in Stewart and are seen as the potential WNBA champions due to how well they've played the Aces throughout the season. New York's two-game win streak over the Connecticut Sun has also shown its ability to raise its game during difficult circumstances against one of the best teams in the league.

The Sun has to win their Oct. 1 contest if they want to extend their season, and that type of pressure can either coax out a higher level of performance or weigh on the stars and begin to create cracks.

Considering the pressure on Connecticut, the talent level of New York and who is waiting for the series winner in the WNBA Finals, the Liberty should be favored to secure a third straight victory over the Sun. They should book their place in the finals, where they can fight it out for the right to be called champions.

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New York Liberty Roster

PLAYER	POS	HEIGHT	WEIGHT	DOB	EXP	FROM
Stefanie Dolson	C	6-5 ft	235 lbs	JANUARY 8, 1992	9 yrs	CONNECTICUT/USA
Sabrina Ionescu	G	5-11 ft	165 lbs	DECEMBER 6, 1997	3 yrs	OREGON/USA
Marine Johannès	G	5-10 ft	134 lbs	JANUARY 21, 1995	2 yrs	FRANCE/FRANCE
Jonquel Jones	F	6-6 ft	215 lbs	JANUARY 5, 1994	6 yrs	GEORGE WASHINGTON/BAHAMAS
Betnijah Laney	F	6-0 ft	166 lbs	OCTOBER 29, 1993	7 yrs	RUTGERS/USA
Epiphanny Prince	G	5-9 ft	179 lbs	JANUARY 11, 1988	13 yrs	RUTGERS/USA
Nyara Sabally	F	6-5 ft	204 lbs	FEBRUARY 26, 2000	R	OREGON/GERMANY
Breanna Stewart	F	6-4 ft	170 lbs	AUGUST 27, 1994	6 yrs	CONNECTICUT/USA
Kayla Thornton	F	6-1 ft	190 lbs	OCTOBER 20, 1992	7 yrs	TEXAS-EL PASO/USA
Courtney Vandersloot	G	5-8 ft	137 lbs	FEBRUARY 8, 1989	12 yrs	GONZAGA/USA
Jocelyn Willoughby	G	6-0 ft	180 lbs	MARCH 25, 1998	2 yrs	VIRGINIA/USA
Han Xu	C	6-11 ft	203 lbs	OCTOBER 31, 1999	2 yrs	CHINA/CHINA

Connecticut Sun Roster

PLAYER	POS	HEIGHT	WEIGHT	DOB	EXP	FROM
Rebecca Allen	G	6-2 ft	162 lbs	NOVEMBER 6, 1992	7 yrs	MELBOURNE/AUSTRALIA
Kristine Anigwe	F-C	6-4 ft	200 lbs	MARCH 31, 1997	4 yrs	CALIFORNIA/UNITED KINGDOM
DeWanna Bonner	F-G	6-4 ft	143 lbs	AUGUST 21, 1987	13 yrs	AUBURN/USA
Leigha Brown	G	6-1 ft	165 lbs	JULY 14, 2000	R	MICHIGAN/USA
DiJonai Carrington	G-F	5-11 ft	175 lbs	JANUARY 8, 1998	2 yrs	BAYLOR/USA
Tyasha Harris	G	5-10 ft	152 lbs	MAY 1, 1998	3 yrs	SOUTH CAROLINA/USA
Tiffany Hayes	G	5-10 ft	155 lbs	SEPTEMBER 20, 1989	10 yrs	CONNECTICUT/USA
Natisha Hiedeman	G	5-8 ft	135 lbs	FEBRUARY 10, 1997	4 yrs	MARQUETTE/USA
Brionna Jones	F	6-3 ft	210 lbs	DECEMBER 18, 1995	6 yrs	MARYLAND/USA
Olivia Nelson-Ododa	C	6-5 ft	173 lbs	AUGUST 17, 2000	1 yrs	CONNECTICUT/USA
Alyssa Thomas	F	6-2 ft	190 lbs	APRIL 12, 1992	9 yrs	MARYLAND/USA

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New York Liberty vs. Connecticut Sun: Where to watch

You can watch the contest on ESPN, WNBA League Pass, and FUBO.

The game will be played at Barclays Center and is set to tip off at 3 p.m. Eastern time

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New York Liberty vs. Connecticut Sun: Players to watch

Breanna Stewart will enter the contest as the best player on the court. The New York Liberty will have some elite talent surrounding Stewart. Sabrina Ionescu, Jonquel Jones, Courtney Vandersloot and Betnijah Laney will all have big roles to play as their team looks to wrap up the semifinal series and avoid playing a winner-takes-all Game 5.

The Connecticut Sun will be looking toward DeWanna Bonner, Rebecca Allen and Alyssa Thomas to help tie up the semifinal series. Should the Sun's start trio fail to produce, Connecticut's season will come to an abrupt end. We should also expect Tiffany Hayes and Natisha Heideman to have an impact on the Oct. 1 contest.