Sun’s Sky Preview: Marbury’s First Game Against Former Team as Sun Seeks Consecutive Wins

On August 24, the WNBA regular season continues with the Connecticut Sun facing off against the Chicago Sky.

The Connecticut Sun has performed very well this season, currently holding a record of 20 wins and 7 losses, ranking second in the league, just behind the Liberty. After the Olympics, the Sun’s form was good, playing three games and achieving two wins and one loss, unfortunately losing unexpectedly to the Dream. In the last game against the Sparks, the team did not make mistakes again, successfully securing a victory. Karington scored 19 points and 4 rebounds, Jones had 15 points, and Thomas contributed 9 points, 16 rebounds, and 8 assists.

Compared to teams like the Liberty and Aces, the Sun does not have superstar players, but the overall strength of the players is quite balanced. With the addition of Marbury through a trade, an average of six players score in double digits per game, among whom Bonner is the top scorer averaging 16.5 points and 6.1 rebounds per game. The dispersion of scoring points makes it difficult for opponents to defend. Another key factor for them occupying the second place is their defensive ability, allowing an average of less than 74 points per game, leading the league, making it hard for opponents to find an offensive rhythm.

The Chicago Sky’s performance this season has been somewhat disappointing, currently holding a record of 11 wins and 16 losses, ranking eighth in the league. They need to win as many games as possible in the remaining matches to make the playoffs, as the Dream behind them are constantly catching up. After returning from the Olympics, the Sky’s form was not good, achieving one win and two losses in three games. In the last game against the Mercury, they were thoroughly defeated 68-86. Reese scored 19 points and 20 rebounds in vain, Carter added 16 points, and the team missed all 14 three-point attempts, a dismal performance.

The Sky’s performance on both offense and defense this season has been unsatisfactory, averaging only 78.7 points per game. Facing the best defensive team in the league, the Sun, it will be challenging for them to build momentum. The team has not placed much hope in this season. During the Olympic break, they traded away their core guard Marbury, who averaged 14 points and 4.6 rebounds this season with a three-point shooting percentage of 34.4%. In return, the Sky received the first-round pick in 2025 and the right to swap first-round picks in 2026, starting preparations for the future.

This is the third meeting between the two teams this season. In the previous two encounters, the Sun won both times, though the margin was not large, within 10 points. This matchup also has a highlight, which is Marbury’s first game against her former team, the Sky, after the trade. Her performance will be a focus of attention. Judging by the strength of both sides, the Sun still has the upper hand. However, the Sky has achieved a record of 7 wins and 7 losses on the road this season, which is also worth noting.

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