New York Liberty Faces Connecticut Sun in Crucial WNBA Matchup

Brooklyn, NY — The New York Liberty (22-15) will host the Connecticut Sun (9-27) at Barclays Center on Monday night as they aim to recover their playoff positioning. With the WNBA playoffs around the corner, the Liberty find themselves within striking distance of a first-round home court advantage after a challenging stretch where they posted a disappointing 5-9 record, slipping to the No. 5 seed.

New York is coming off their worst loss of the season, a 78-62 defeat at the hands of the Atlanta Dream, which has made this game even more critical. In that matchup, Kennedy Burke led the Liberty with 13 points, supported by Jonquel Jones (11 points) and Emma Meesseman (10 points).

Meanwhile, the Sun has shown signs of improvement, winning three consecutive games and four of their last five. Their latest triumph was a 94-84 victory over the Chicago Sky, where Tina Charles and Bria Hartley each scored 23 points, while Marina Mabrey contributed 20 points along with eight assists.

This game marks the final meeting between the two teams this season, with New York currently holding a 2-1 advantage in their previous matchups, including a notable victory on August 3 when they overcame Connecticut 87-78 aided by a standout performance from Sabrina Ionescu.

As the Liberty prepare for this critical game, they are looking to regain momentum against a Sun team that has proven to be competitive despite their overall record. The Liberty lead the league in scoring, averaging 86.7 points per game, while also ranking fourth in shooting percentage. In contrast, the Sun struggles offensively, sitting in the bottom half of the league with an average of just 75.7 points per game.

The Liberty’s defensive performance also surpasses that of the Sun, allowing 81.6 points per game compared to Connecticut’s 85.3. New York also boasts a slight edge in rebounding, averaging 36.5 rebounds per game.

The upcoming game promises to be a crucial test for both teams as they look to solidify their standings before the playoffs. It will be broadcasted live on My Network TV and NBC Sports Boston at 7:00 p.m. ET.