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It's a showdown of giants as WNBA fans gear up for Saturday's Connecticut Sun vs New York Liberty game, featuring two of the league's top teams. The Liberty, with a 25-4 record, are the first and only team to clinch a playoff spot, while they face the Sun, who hold the second-best record in the league at 21-7.
The Sun have won seven of their last 10 games, including a gritty 82-80 victory over the Chicago Sky.
Meanwhile, the Liberty are on fire, riding an eight-game winning streak.
Saturday’s matchup offers both teams a chance to further establish themselves as the league’s top contender. The two teams have faced each other three times already this season, all of which resulted in Liberty victories. The first was a 92-75 win, the second a close 71-68 victory and the most recent an 82-74 win.
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Here’s a closer look at the Connecticut Sun vs New York Liberty game.
Connecticut Sun vs New York Liberty: Injury Reports
Connecticut Sun Injury Report for Aug. 24
The Sun will be on the second night of a back-to-back but is expected to have all players available. Interesting to note, however, will be Tiffany Mitchell’s status after missing the last game against the Sky due to illness.
New York Liberty Injury Report for Aug. 24
The Liberty have two players listed as questionable: forward Betnijah Laney-Hamilton and guard Sabrina Ionescu.
Laney-Hamilton hasn’t played since July 6 due to a right knee injury but is nearing a return. In her absence, forward Leonie Fiebich has seen increased playing time.
Laney-Hamilton is averaging 12.7 points, 4.5 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game.
Ionescu, though listed as questionable, is expected to return in the Connecticut Sun vs New York Liberty game. Liberty coach Sandy Brondello confirmed that Ionescu will be back for the next game.
Ionescu is having the best season of her career, with career-high averages of 19.9 points, 6.0 assists, 4.4 rebounds and 1.0 steals per game. She’s shooting 42.6% from the field and 35.6% from beyond the arc.
In the last matchup on July 16, Ionescu led the Liberty with 30 points.
Connecticut Sun vs New York Liberty: Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Connecticut Sun Starting Lineup and Depth Chart
The Sun’s expected starting lineup includes DeWanna Bonner, Alyssa Thomas, Brionna Jones, DiJonai Carrington and Tyasha Harris.
Below is their depth chart:
* - status for tonight's game uncertain
New York Liberty Starting Lineup and Depth Chart
If Sabrina Ionescu returns, the Liberty's likely starting lineup will feature her, Breanna Stewart, Courtney Vandersloot, Jonquel Jones and Leonie Fiebich.
Below is their dept
* - status for tonight's game uncertain
