The Connecticut Sun (6-2) host the Las Vegas Aces (7-0) in the second of a back-to-back game series on Thursday, June 8 at Mohegan Sun Arena. On Tuesday, the Sun’s fourth quarter comeback fell just short as they dropped the first contest to the Aces, 90-84. Rebecca Allen provided a much-needed spark off the bench for the Sun in the loss, tallying a season-high 22 points, while going 6-7 from behind the arc.
The Sun are led by the WNBA Eastern Conference Player of the Week, Alyssa Thomas, who is averaging 14.4 points, 11.5 rebounds and 6.6 assists per contest in 2023. She leads the league in rebounds per game and double-doubles this season (7). The 2022 Sixth Player of the Year, Brionna Jones, is also putting up numbers this year for Connecticut, averaging 14.9 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 2.0 steals per game and leads the league in second-chance points per game (4.6).
The Aces are unbeaten in 2023 and sit atop of the WNBA standings at 7-0. They are led by 2022 WNBA All-Star, Jackie Young, who is currently 5th in the league in points per game (21.9). The 2022 WNBA MVP, A’ja Wilson, and the 2022 WNA All-Star Game MVP, Kelsey Plum, also pace the Aces offensively, averaging 21.0 ppg and 14.7 ppg respectively. As a team, the Aces currently lead the league in points per game (93.1) and field goal percentage (48.5%).
Here’s everything you need to know about Sun vs. Aces on Thursday:
Broadcast Information:
- TV Channel: NBC Sports Boston, Amazon Prime
- Stream: NBC Sports App, WNBA app, Prime Video
- Broadcast Team: Brendan Glasheen (PxP), Andraya Carter (Analyst), Terrika Foster-Brasby (Sideline Reporter)
Game Information:
- Date: Thursday, June 8
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- Location: Mohegan Sun Arena
Tickets:
- Tickets are still available: HERE.
Game Status Report:
- Connecticut Sun: No injuries to report.
- Las Vegas Aces: TBA
Jerseys:
- Connecticut Sun: Orange (Explorer)
- Las Vegas Aces- White (Heroine)
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