In Game 1 of the WNBA playoffs semifinals, the New York Liberty will meet the Connecticut Sun. Below you’ll find all the details you need to watch this contest, including on FuboTV.
How to Watch Liberty vs. Sun
- Game Day: Sunday, September 24, 2023
- Game Time: 1:00 PM ET
- TV: ESPN
- Arena: Barclays Center
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Key Stats for Liberty vs. Sun
- The Liberty score 10.2 more points per game (89.2) than the Sun give up (79).
- When New York puts up more than 79 points, it is 29-5.
- The Liberty have scored at a higher rate in home games than on the road in the 2023 season (90 at home versus 88.5 on the road), but have also given up more points in home games than in road games (81.2 opponent points per home game versus 79.9 on the road).
- The Sun score only 2.1 more points per game (82.7) than the Liberty allow their opponents to score (80.6).
- Connecticut has put together a 20-9 record in games when it has scored more than 80.6 points.
- The Sun put up more points per game at home (85.1) than away (80.3), but also allow more at home (80) than on the road (78).
Liberty Players to Watch
- Breanna Stewart leads the Liberty in scoring and rebounding, accumulating 23 points and 9.3 rebounds per game.
- Courtney Vandersloot is New York’s best passer, dispensing 8.1 assists per game while scoring 10.5 PPG.
- Sabrina Ionescu makes more threes per game than any other member of the Liberty, knocking down shots from beyond the arc at a clip of 3.6 per contest.
- Stewart is a standout on the defensive end for New York, leading the team in steals with 1.5 per game and blocks with 1.6 per contest.
Sun Players to Watch
- Alyssa Thomas leads the Sun in both rebounds and assists with 9.9 rebounds and 7.9 assists per game.
- DeWanna Bonner scores 17.4 points per game, putting her at the top of the Connecticut scoring leaderboard. She also grabs 5.6 rebounds and averages 2.2 assists per game.
- Bonner knocks down 1.9 three-pointers per game, the most on the Sun.
- Connecticut’s leader in steals is Thomas with 1.8 per game, and its leader in blocks is Rebecca Allen with 1.3 per game.
Liberty Upcoming Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/5/2023 | Wings | W 94-93 | Away |
| 9/7/2023 | Sparks | W 96-89 | Home |
| 9/10/2023 | Mystics | L 90-88 | Home |
| 9/15/2023 | Mystics | W 90-75 | Home |
| 9/19/2023 | Mystics | W 90-85 | Home |
| 9/24/2023 | Sun | – | Home |
| 9/26/2023 | Sun | – | Home |
| 9/29/2023 | Sun | – | Away |
Sun Upcoming Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/8/2023 | Fever | W 76-59 | Home |
| 9/10/2023 | Sky | L 102-91 | Home |
| 9/13/2023 | Lynx | W 90-60 | Home |
| 9/17/2023 | Lynx | L 82-75 | Home |
| 9/20/2023 | Lynx | W 90-75 | Away |
| 9/24/2023 | Liberty | – | Away |
| 9/26/2023 | Liberty | – | Away |
| 9/29/2023 | Liberty | – | Home |
