GAME PREVIEW: Sun Face Off Against Fever for Third Time in 2024 Monday Night
Uncasville, CT– The Connecticut Sun (9-1) will host the Indiana Fever (3-9) on Monday, June 10 at 7:00 PM ET at Mohegan Sun Arena. The game will air on NBC Sports Boston and stream live on WNBA League Pass.
Last time out on Saturday, the Connecticut Sun dropped their first game of the 2024 season, losing 82-75 to the New York Liberty. Despite the loss, all five starters finished in double-figures, with DeWanna Bonner leading the way with 16 points and eight rebounds. Alyssa Thomas added a double-double with 10 points and 12 rebounds.
As of games through June 8, Sun forward Alyssa Thomas is first in assists per game (8.6) and fourth in rebounds per game (9.6) across the league. Brionna Jones is first in FG% in the WNBA, shooting 60.6% from the floor. As a team, the Sun are first in defensive rating (89.7), second in net rating (12.1), fifth in assists per game (19.1), fifth in steals per game (7.9) and third in field percentage (43.6%).
Connecticut is 57-31 all-time versus Indiana during the regular season, with a 32-11 record at the home. The Sun have won 10 straight contests against the Fever, dating back to the 2021 season. The Fever’s last win at Mohegan Sun Arena against the Sun came on June 5, 2016, 88-77. Indiana enters Monday’s contest coming off an 85-83 win over the Washington Mystics on Friday night. Christie Sides in her second season with the Fever and is 0-6 all-time against the Sun during regular season action.