Two of the league’s top scorers — DeWanna Bonner (eighth, 18.2 points per game) and Nneka Ogwumike (sixth, 19.3) — take the court when the Connecticut Sun (23-11) host the Los Angeles Sparks (14-18) on Sunday, August 27, 2023 at 1:00 PM ET. Below, we give you all the details you need on how to watch this matchup on FuboTV.
How to Watch Sun vs. Sparks
- Game Day: Sunday, August 27, 2023
- Game Time: 1:00 PM ET
- TV: CBS Sports Network
- Arena: Mohegan Sun Arena
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Key Stats for Sun vs. Sparks
- The Sun average just 2.7 more points per game (83.1) than the Sparks allow (80.4).
- Connecticut has a 17-8 record when scoring more than 80.4 points.
- The Sun’s offense has been much better in home games (85.2 PPG) compared to away games (81.4 PPG). However, their defense has been worse when playing at home (81.3 PPG allowed) when compared to road games (77.4 PPG allowed).
- The Sparks’ 79.4 points per game are only 0.3 more points than the 79.1 the Sun give up.
- When it scores more than 79.1 points, Los Angeles is 9-4.
- In 2023 the Sparks are putting up more points at home (80.3 per game) than away (78.4). And they are allowing less at home (78.1) than away (83).
Sun Players to Watch
- Alyssa Thomas leads the Sun in rebounds and assists. Thomas averages 15.9 points, 9.9 rebounds, and 8.1 assists per game.
- Bonner is Connecticut’s leading scorer, tallying 18.2 per game while tacking on 5.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists.
- Bonner leads the Sun in three-point shooting, making an average of 1.9 shots per game from beyond the arc.
- The Connecticut steals leader is Thomas, who averages 1.9 takeaways per game, while its blocks leader is Rebecca Allen, who compiles 1.3 rejections per contest.
Sparks Players to Watch
- Ogwumike collects 19.3 points and 8.9 rebounds per game for the Sparks, enough to make him the leading scorer and rebounder on the squad.
- Jordin Canada dishes out more assists than any other Los Angeles player with six per game. She also averages 13.7 points and grabs 3.3 rebounds per game.
- Karlie Samuelson is reliable from distance and leads the Sparks with 1.4 made threes per game.
- Los Angeles’ leader in steals is Canada (two per game), and its leader in blocks is Ogwumike (0.8 per game).
Sun Upcoming Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12/2023 | Wings | L 91-81 | Away |
| 8/18/2023 | Wings | L 95-75 | Home |
| 8/20/2023 | Sky | W 79-73 | Away |
| 8/22/2023 | Mystics | W 68-64 | Away |
| 8/24/2023 | Liberty | L 95-90 | Home |
| 8/27/2023 | Sparks | – | Home |
| 8/31/2023 | Mercury | – | Home |
| 9/1/2023 | Liberty | – | Away |
| 9/5/2023 | Sparks | – | Home |
| 9/8/2023 | Fever | – | Home |
| 9/10/2023 | Sky | – | Home |
Sparks Upcoming Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8/2023 | Fever | W 87-80 | Away |
| 8/12/2023 | Dream | W 85-74 | Home |
| 8/19/2023 | Aces | W 78-72 | Away |
| 8/23/2023 | Mercury | W 91-62 | Home |
| 8/25/2023 | Dream | – | Away |
| 8/27/2023 | Sun | – | Away |
| 8/29/2023 | Sky | – | Home |
| 8/31/2023 | Storm | – | Home |
| 9/3/2023 | Mystics | – | Home |
| 9/5/2023 | Sun | – | Away |
| 9/7/2023 | Liberty | – | Away |
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