The Connecticut Sun (8-2) return home on Thursday, June 15 to take on the Atlanta Dream (3-5) for the second time this season. On Sunday, June 11, the Sun defeated the Dream, 89-77, in Atlanta behind 18 points, eight rebounds, two assists and two steals from Sun forward, Brionna Jones. Connecticut will look to pick up their eighth straight win over Atlanta, dating back to the 2020 season.

The Sun are led by 6-2 forward, Alyssa Thomas, who is currently leading the league in rebounds per game (11.2) and second in the league in assists per game (7.3). Additionally, reigning WNBA Sixth Woman of the Year, Brionna Jones, is filling the stat sheets for Connecticut, averaging 14.9 points, 8.1 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 2.1 steals per game. The Sun sit second overall in league standings (8-2) and first overall in Eastern Conference play (5-1).

The Dream visit Uncasville with a 3-5 record, sitting 8^th in league standings. The team is led by a trio of players- Allisha Gray, Cheyenne Parker and Rhyne Howard. In her first season with the Dream, Gray is averaging 16.9 points, 5.9 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 0.9 steals per game. WNBA veteran Cheyenne Parker led the Dream against the Sun in the last matchup with 20 points, 14 rebounds, two assists and two blocks. The 2022 WNBA Rookie of the Year, Rhyne Howard, has continued her success this season, averaging 16.1 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game.

Here’s everything you need to know about Sun vs. Dream on Thursday:

Broadcast Information:

• TV Channel: NBC Sports Boston, Prime Video
• Stream: NBC Sports App, WNBA app, Prime Video

Broadcast Team:

• Brendan Glasheen (PxP)
• Julianne Viani-Braen (Analyst)
• Terrika Foster-Brasby (Sideline Reporter)

Game Information:

• Date: Thursday, June 15
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• Location: Mohegan Sun Arena

Tickets:

• Tickets are still available: HERE

Theme Night: Change Can’t Wait Night presented by Yale New Haven Health

• Info: Learn more about the Connecticut Sun’s social justice platforms, the pillars that create Change Can’t Wait.
• Giveaway: The first 2,500 fans will receive a Connecticut Sun bandana.

Game Status Report:

• Connecticut Sun: No injuries to report.
• Atlanta Dream: Aari McDonald – OUT (Injury/Illness, Left Shoulder); Danielle Robinson – OUT (Injury/Illness, Left Knee); Iliana Rupert – NWT (Temporarily Suspended, Overseas Obligations)

Jerseys:

• Connecticut Sun: Blue (Rebel)
• Atlanta Dream: White (Heroine)

Shop Connecticut Sun jerseys HERE.