How to Watch Connecticut Sun vs. Los Angeles Sparks on September: Preview, Broadcast, Game Time, Injury Report, Jerseys

Tue, Sep 5, 2023, 2:32 PM

The Connecticut Sun (25-12) are back home on Tuesday, September 5 at 7:00 PM ET to host the Los Angeles Sparks (16-21). Connecticut currently leads the season series, 2-0, and will look to complete the sweep on Tuesday evening. In their last matchup on August 27 in Uncasville, the Sun defeated the Sparks, 83-68, behind a 17-point and 10-rebound performance by Alyssa Thomas. Connecticut has won the last eight regular season meetings against Los Angeles dating back to the 2021 season.

The Sun are led by 2023 WNBA All-Star, Alyssa Thomas, who is currently leading the league in rebounds (9.9) and is second in the league in assists (7.8) per game. Additionally, five-time WNBA All-Star and league veteran, DeWanna Bonner, is filling that stat sheet for Connecticut, averaging 17.7 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game. The Sun sit third overall in league standings (25-2) and second overall in Eastern Conference play (13-5).

The Sparks enter Tuesday’s contest coming off a 72-64 victory over the Washington Mystics on Sunday. Los Angeles is led by 2023 WNBA All-Star Nneka Ogwumike who leads the team in scoring (19.1) and rebounding (8.9) per game. The Sparks currently sit eighth in league standings (16-21) and fourth in Western Conference action (8-11).

Here’s everything you need to know about Sun vs. Sparks on Tuesday:

Broadcast Information:

Broadcast Team:

Game Information:

  • Date: Tuesday, September 5
  • Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • Location: Mohegan Sun Arena

Game Status Report:

  • Connecticut Sun: Brionna Jones- OUT (Right Achilles); DiJonai Carrington- OUT (Left Foot); Bernadett Határ- DOUBTFUL (Left Knee)
  • Los Angeles Sparks: Nia Clouden- OUT (Knee); Lexie Brown- OUT (Illness); Chiney Ogwumike- OUT (Foot); Katie Lou Samuelson- OUT (Maternity Leave); Nneka Ogwumike- QUESTIONABLE (Knee)

Jerseys:

  • Connecticut Sun: Blue (Rebel)
  • Los Angeles Sparks: White (Heroine)

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