Sun vs Storm Preview: Two Confrontations Within Three Days, Struggling Storm Seeks Rebound

On September 4, the WNBA regular season continues with the Sun hosting the Storm.

The Sun is ranked 2nd in the league with a record of 24 wins and 8 losses, averaging 80.8 points per game and conceding 74.5 points, with a home record of 13 wins and 3 losses.

The Storm is ranked 5th in the league with a record of 19 wins and 13 losses, averaging 83.6 points per game and conceding 79.3 points, with an away record of 7 wins and 8 losses.

The Storm has had a poor performance recently with only one win in their last four games, while the Sun has been performing quite well with five wins in their last six games.

On September 2, the two teams already met at the Sun’s home court, where the Storm lost to the Sun 86-93. Five players from the Sun scored in double digits, with Brianna Jones scoring 26 points, Mabrey 15 points, Carrington 14 points, Harris 13 points, and Burton 11 points. Alyssa Thomas contributed 8 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists. Four players from the Storm scored in double digits, with Lloyd scoring 27 points, Ogwumike 20 points and 11 rebounds, Diggins 16 points, and Magbegor 13 points and 7 rebounds.

The Sun’s excellent performance is due to the overall strength of the team. Veteran Bonner averages 15.8 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game as the team’s top scorer. Mabrey, who joined midway through the season, averages 15.5 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game. Jones averages 13.1 points and 5.2 rebounds, Carrington averages 13 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 1.6 steals, Harris averages 11 points and 3.1 assists, and Alyssa Thomas averages 10.9 points, 8.7 rebounds, 7.6 assists, and 1.6 steals.

The Storm relies heavily on the performances of several key players. Lloyd averages 20.6 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.6 steals per game. Ogwumike averages 17.2 points, 7.9 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 2 steals per game. Diggins averages 14.3 points and 6.5 assists, and Magbegor averages 12.1 points and 8.4 rebounds per game.

Both teams are relatively complete for this match. The Storm has all players healthy and available, while the Sun only has Tiffany Mitchell, who has been absent for several days, unable to play.

The Storm performs fairly balanced on both offense and defense, ranking 5th in the league in scoring and 4th in points conceded. The Sun is a team that is stronger defensively but relatively weaker offensively, ranking 1st in points conceded and 8th in scoring in the league.

This season, the two teams have met twice, each winning once, making them evenly matched. Generally speaking, the Sun, playing at home, has a slight advantage. However, with the two teams facing each other for the second time within three days, neither side holds any secrets. Even though they may not be in their best form, the Storm is still a strong team, and the Sun cannot afford to underestimate them.

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