Connecticut Sun
10-30
5:30 PM PT
Dallas Wings
24-16
Brittney Griner
13.4 PPG · 5.7 REB · 2.4 AST
Paige Bueckers
20.4 PPG · 4.1 REB · 6.0 AST
Game Script
Expect a defensive, grind-it-out battle. Sun (78.8 PPG) meet Wings (89.1 PPG), with both defenses stingy.
The game likely turns on paint: Sun score 23.4 two-point makes a game; Wings protect the rim with 3.8 blocks. Interior control leans Sun.
Game Snapshot
Connecticut Sun
Last 51-4LLWLL
StreakL2
L5 scoring77.6points/game
L5 defense91.8allowed/game
Home7-14Road 3-16
Rest3dsince last game
Series0-22 played
Dallas Wings
Last 53-2LLWWW
StreakW3
L5 scoring87.2points/game
L5 defense81.8allowed/game
Home14-6Road 10-10
Rest5dsince last game
Series2-02 played
Team Identity
Connecticut Sun
Rim protection
Strong rim protection, though hampered by an inconsistent offense.
EliteWell Below11
Defensive DAverage61
Three-point shootingWell Below11
TransitionWell Below22
Paint-firstAverage61
Ball movementWell Below11
ReboundingAverage50
Rim protectionAbove Avg78
Dallas Wings
Paint-first offenseBall movementDefensive-mindedRebounding
A paint-first attack and sharp ball movement.
EliteAverage61
Defensive DAbove Avg83
Three-point shootingAverage47
TransitionBelow Avg44
Paint-firstElite89
Ball movementElite86
ReboundingAbove Avg67
Rim protectionAverage50
Where the Game Will Be Won
Paint
Sun score 23.4 two-point makes a game; Wings protect the rim with 3.8 blocks. Interior control leans Sun.
Edge · SunSun: 23.4 2PT makesWings: 3.8 blocks/gmHigh confidence
Turnovers
Sun average 13.8 turnovers, Wings 11.1; steals (8.1 vs 6.8) add pressure. Ball security favors Wings.
Edge · WingsSun: 13.8 TO / 8.1 STLWings: 11.1 TO / 6.8 STLHigh confidence
Scoring Environment
Sun have averaged 166 combined points a game, Wings 175. A higher-scoring environment favors Wings.
Edge · WingsSun: 166 combined pts/gm (22nd pct)Wings: 175 combined pts/gm (44th pct)High confidence
Rebounding
Sun carry a -0.9 rebound margin, Wings +0.7. Second-chance control leans Wings.
Edge · WingsSun: -0.9 margin, 9.1 OREBWings: +0.7 margin, 8.6 OREBHigh confidence
Perimeter
Sun shoot 29% from three (5.8/gm); Wings allow 34%. The three-point battle tilts toward Wings.
Edge · WingsSun: 5.8 3PM at 29%Wings allow 34% on threesHigh confidence
Players Who Shape Tonight
Brittney Griner
Connecticut Sun · C
13.4 PPG · 5.7 REB · 2.4 AST · 25 MIN
As Connecticut Sun's defensive anchor, Griner sets the tone for how they attack. Holding steady
Aneesah Morrow
Connecticut Sun · F
11.4 PPG · 8.9 REB · 1.6 AST · 23 MIN
As Connecticut Sun's rebounding presence, Morrow sets the tone for how they attack. Trending up
Paige Bueckers
Dallas Wings · G
20.4 PPG · 4.1 REB · 6.0 AST · 33 MIN
As Dallas Wings's superstar, Bueckers sets the tone for how they attack. Holding steady
Jessica Shepard
Dallas Wings · F
14.1 PPG · 10.9 REB · 4.9 AST · 32 MIN
As Dallas Wings's rebounding presence, Shepard sets the tone for how they attack. Trending down
Trending Players
Awak Kuier
Dallas Wings
Minutes up to 28.8 from 15.8.
Double figures (10+ pts)
L5: 8.6p 8.0r 2.0aSeason: 5.5p 15.8 min
Aaliyah Edwards
Connecticut Sun
15.3 points over his last 5 (from 9.9).
Double figures (10+ pts)
L5: 15.3p 6.7r 1.7aSeason: 9.9p 19.2 min
Nell Angloma
Connecticut Sun
7.6 points over his last 5 (from 3.7).
Double figures (10+ pts)
L5: 7.6p 2.8r 1.2aSeason: 3.7p 10.5 min
Olivia Nelson-Ododa
Connecticut Sun
8.0 points over his last 5 (from 10.1).
Double figures (10+ pts)
L5: 8.0p 1.0r 0.5aSeason: 10.1p 21.5 min
Odyssey Sims
Dallas Wings
2.6 points over his last 5 (from 5.4).
Double figures (10+ pts)
L5: 2.6p 0.6r 1.4aSeason: 5.4p 15.5 min
Azzi Fudd
Dallas Wings
9.7 points over his last 5 (from 13.4).
Double figures (10+ pts)
L5: 9.7p 1.3r 1.3aSeason: 13.4p 31.5 min
Team Trends
Connecticut SunPoints91
Opp points111
3PT%32%
Rebounds26
Dallas WingsPoints96
Opp points78
3PT%46%
Rebounds38
Strongest Player Opportunities
100
Paige Bueckers
20+ Points
Dallas Wings
Why it stands out
32.8 minutes per game over the last 5
No notable risk
100
Jessica Shepard
8+ Rebounds
Dallas Wings
Why it stands out
Usable recent role at 25.4 minutes
Main risk
Minutes have been volatile
100
Paige Bueckers
3+ Assists
Dallas Wings
Why it stands out
32.8 minutes per game over the last 5
No notable risk
100
Awak Kuier
6+ Rebounds
Dallas Wings
Why it stands out
28.8 minutes per game over the last 5
Main risk
Minutes have been volatile
100
Charlisse Leger-Walker
3+ Assists
Connecticut Sun
Why it stands out
Usable recent role at 24.0 minutes
No notable risk
100
Leila Lacan
3+ Assists
Connecticut Sun
Why it stands out
Usable recent role at 26.4 minutes
No notable risk
Based on games before 2026-08-30. Injuries, confirmed starters, rest/travel, and advanced ratings (pace, offensive/defensive rating) are not yet included.