On June 28th, the WNBA regular season continues with the Washington Mystics hosting the Connecticut Sun.
The Mystics started the season poorly, suffering a 12-game losing streak and sitting at the bottom of the league. However, they managed to secure their first win against the Dream, and since then, their form has gradually improved. Recently, the Mystics have been on a surge, winning four of their last five games, including back-to-back victories over the Wings, securing a two-game winning streak. They now hold a record of 4-13, placing them second from last in the standings.
In their previous game against the Wings, the Mystics displayed impressive offensive efficiency, hitting 14 three-pointers with five players scoring in double digits, led by Dolson’s 18 points and Samuelson’s 13. The Mystics lack a dominant scorer this season but have a balanced attack with an average of six players scoring in double figures. However, they struggle with turnovers (averaging over 15 per game), which provide opponents with too many transition opportunities, and they also struggle with rebounding. Despite these weaknesses, the Mystics’ recent momentum could pose problems for the Sun.
The Sun have had a stellar season so far, boasting a 13-3 record and sitting second overall. Nevertheless, they have recently hit a rough patch, losing consecutive games to the Aces and Storm, snapping their league-leading position. It seems that the Sun’s ability to perform in high-stakes matches is somewhat lacking. In their last game against the Storm, their offense sputtered, with only three players scoring in double digits, and they shot a woeful 2-of-14 from beyond the arc, ultimately leading to an upset loss.
Compared to other top teams, the Sun’s main disadvantage is the absence of a super scorer. Despite strong regular-season performances, they often lack a go-to player in the playoffs. This season, five players average double-digit points, with Bonner leading the way at 16.2 points per game. Offensively, the Sun average just 79.3 points per game, which is subpar. Nonetheless, their defense is formidable, conceding only 71.7 points per game, a key factor in their high standing in the league.
This marks the second meeting between the two teams this season, with the Sun having won the first encounter at home 76-59. Given the Mystics’ current form, they have a chance to make things interesting at home and potentially pull off an upset to avenge their earlier defeat.
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