The Connecticut Sun (1-0) go up against the Washington Mystics (0-1) at 7:30 PM ET on Friday, May 17, 2024. Hoping to catch this game live? Below, we’ll give you all the details you need to watch this matchup, including on FuboTV.
How to Watch Sun vs. Mystics
- Game Day: Friday, May 17, 2024
- Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
- TV: ION
- Arena: Mohegan Sun Arena
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Key Stats for Sun vs. Mystics
- Last year, the 82.7 points per game the Sun averaged were only 1.8 more points than the Mystics gave up (80.9).
- Connecticut had a 20-9 record last season when scoring more than 80.9 points.
- Offensively the Sun played better when playing at home last year, posting 85.1 points per game, compared to 80.3 per game in away games.
- The Mystics scored only 1.5 more points per game last year (80.5) than the Sun allowed their opponents to score (79).
- When it scored more than 79 points last season, Washington went 12-9.
- In 2023, the Mystics scored 4.3 more points per game at home (82.7) than on the road (78.4).
Sun Players to Watch
- Alyssa Thomas led her squad in both rebounds (9.9) and assists (7.9) per contest last season, and also averaged 15.5 points. Defensively, she posted 1.8 steals (third in the WNBA) and 0.5 blocked shots.
- DeWanna Bonner led the Sun at 17.4 points per game last season, while also posting 2.2 assists and 5.6 rebounds.
- Moriah Jefferson posted 10.5 points, 2 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game last season, shooting 43.4% from the floor and 35.5% from downtown with 1 made 3-pointers per contest.
- Olivia Nelson-Ododa posted 4.5 points, 0.6 assists and 3.7 rebounds per game last season.
- DiJonai Carrington put up 8.3 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game last year, shooting 41.7% from the field.
Mystics Players to Watch
- Brittney Sykes was tops on her team in points (15.9), rebounds (5) and assists (3.8) per contest last year, shooting 43.9% from the floor and 35% from beyond the arc with 1.4 made 3-pointers per game. Defensively, she averaged 2.1 steals (second in league) and 0.3 blocked shots.
- Ariel Atkins put up 11.5 points, 2.3 assists and 3.1 rebounds per game last year.
- Shatori Walker-Kimbrough put up 6.3 points, 1.7 assists and 2.1 rebounds per game last year.
- Karlie Samuelson averaged 7.7 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists per game last year. At the other end, she put up 0.6 steals and 0.1 blocks.
- Myisha Hines-Allen posted 5.6 points, 2.2 assists and 4.4 rebounds per contest last season.
Sun Upcoming Schedule
Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
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5/14/2024 | Fever | W 92-71 | Home |
5/17/2024 | Mystics | – | Home |
5/20/2024 | Fever | – | Away |
5/23/2024 | Lynx | – | Home |
5/25/2024 | Sky | – | Away |
5/28/2024 | Mercury | – | Home |
5/31/2024 | Wings | – | Home |
Mystics Upcoming Schedule
Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
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5/14/2024 | Liberty | L 85-80 | Home |
5/17/2024 | Sun | – | Away |
5/19/2024 | Storm | – | Home |
5/21/2024 | Sparks | – | Away |
5/23/2024 | Mercury | – | Away |
5/25/2024 | Storm | – | Away |
5/29/2024 | Dream | – | Home |