By Tiffany Williams –
The Connecticut Sun completed a remarkable regular season, highlighted by a commanding 87-54 victory over the Chicago Sky. Their season opener served as a statement game, led by Alyssa Thomas, who propelled the Sun to a 92-71 win, securing her 12th career triple-double. The team embarked on an impressive nine-game winning streak before encountering a resilient New York Liberty team, which handed them three of their twelve losses this season. Nevertheless, the Sun clinched a playoff berth with a hard-fought 72-64 victory against the Liberty in August.
Despite facing challenges, including losses to the New York Liberty and the Las Vegas Aces, the Sun concluded the season with 28 wins out of 40 games, showcasing the exceptional talent of players such as DeWanna Bonner, Marina Mabrey, and Alyssa Thomas. Heading into the playoffs, the Sun will host the Indiana Fever in the First Round, aiming to build on their strong performance in the 2023 postseason.
Veterans like Alyssa Thomas and DeWanna Bonner bring invaluable experience to the postseason, with Alyssa Thomas holding the league’s leading postseason triple-double record. DeWanna Bonner’s remarkable career statistics position her among the top performers in WNBA postseason history.
The Sun boast a formidable playoff record, with an all-time postseason record of 40-41 and an impressive streak of eight consecutive playoff appearances, making them a formidable opponent for the Indiana Fever. As they prepare to face the Fever, the Sun’s history of success against Indiana in both regular season and postseason matchups gives them confidence as they strive for playoff success.
At the end of the day, The Sun control their own destiny in the postseason, and with established veteran experience, they could dominate the Fever and go 3-0, in round one.
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