Minnesota Lynx
32-10
69–56
LIVE
Connecticut Sun
10-32
Olivia Miles
19.6 PPG · 4.7 REB · 5.9 AST
Brittney Griner
13.4 PPG · 5.7 REB · 2.4 AST
Game Script
Expect a defensive, grind-it-out battle. Lynx (90.6 PPG) meet Sun (78.2 PPG), with both defenses stingy.
The game likely turns on paint: Lynx score 24.6 two-point makes a game; Sun protect the rim with 4.5 blocks. Interior control leans Lynx.
Game Snapshot
Minnesota Lynx
Last 52-3WWLLL
StreakL3
L5 scoring79.8points/game
L5 defense82.4allowed/game
Home15-7Road 17-3
Rest2dsince last game
Series1-12 played
Connecticut Sun
Last 51-4WLLLL
StreakL4
L5 scoring74.4points/game
L5 defense96.2allowed/game
Home7-14Road 3-18
Rest3dsince last game
Series1-12 played
Team Identity
Minnesota Lynx
Defensive-mindedRim protectionPaint-first offenseThree-point shootingElite offenseBall movementRebounding
A defensive identity and strong rim protection.
EliteAbove Avg72
Defensive DElite89
Three-point shootingAbove Avg78
TransitionBelow Avg39
Paint-firstAbove Avg83
Ball movementAbove Avg72
ReboundingAbove Avg72
Rim protectionElite89
Connecticut Sun
Rim protection
Strong rim protection, though hampered by an inconsistent offense.
EliteWell Below11
Defensive DAverage56
Three-point shootingWell Below11
TransitionWell Below17
Paint-firstAverage56
Ball movementWell Below11
ReboundingAverage50
Rim protectionAbove Avg78
Where the Game Will Be Won
Paint
Lynx score 24.6 two-point makes a game; Sun protect the rim with 4.5 blocks. Interior control leans Lynx.
Edge · LynxLynx: 24.6 2PT makesSun: 4.5 blocks/gmHigh confidence
Turnovers
Lynx average 12.6 turnovers, Sun 13.6; steals (8.7 vs 7.9) add pressure. Ball security favors Lynx.
Edge · LynxLynx: 12.6 TO / 8.7 STLSun: 13.6 TO / 7.9 STLHigh confidence
Scoring Environment
Lynx have averaged 174 combined points a game, Sun 166. A higher-scoring environment favors Lynx.
Edge · LynxLynx: 174 combined pts/gm (39th pct)Sun: 166 combined pts/gm (17th pct)High confidence
Rebounding
Lynx carry a +1.6 rebound margin, Sun -1.5. Second-chance control leans Lynx.
Edge · LynxLynx: +1.6 margin, 9.3 OREBSun: -1.5 margin, 9.0 OREBHigh confidence
Perimeter
Lynx shoot 39% from three (9.0/gm); Sun allow 36%. The three-point battle tilts toward Sun.
Edge · SunLynx: 9.0 3PM at 39%Sun allow 36% on threesHigh confidence
Players Who Shape Tonight
Olivia Miles
Minnesota Lynx · G
19.6 PPG · 4.7 REB · 5.9 AST · 31 MIN
As Minnesota Lynx's superstar, Miles sets the tone for how they attack. Holding steady
Napheesa Collier
Minnesota Lynx · F
17.7 PPG · 7.3 REB · 2.8 AST · 31 MIN
As Minnesota Lynx's primary scorer, Collier sets the tone for how they attack. Trending down
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
Trending Players
Nell Angloma
Connecticut Sun
8.0 points over his last 5 (from 3.6).
Double figures (10+ pts)
L5: 8.0p 3.4r 2.0aSeason: 3.6p 10.6 min
Aaliyah Edwards
Connecticut Sun
15.8 points over his last 5 (from 9.9).
Double figures (10+ pts)
L5: 15.8p 6.0r 1.2aSeason: 9.9p 19.2 min
Diamond Miller
Connecticut Sun
14.0 points over his last 5 (from 9.0).
Double figures (10+ pts)
L5: 14.0p 4.0r 2.0aSeason: 9.0p 22.1 min
Olivia Nelson-Ododa
Connecticut Sun
Minutes down to 13.0 from 21.5.
Double figures (10+ pts)
L5: 7.5p 2.5r 1.5aSeason: 10.2p 21.5 min
Nia Brodie
Minnesota Lynx
3.2 points over his last 5 (from 6.8).
Double figures (10+ pts)
L5: 3.2p 2.8r 0.8aSeason: 6.8p 23.2 min
Dorka Juhasz
Minnesota Lynx
2.6 points over his last 5 (from 4.0).
Double figures (10+ pts)
L5: 2.6p 3.0r 0.4aSeason: 4.0p 15.2 min
Team Trends
Minnesota LynxPoints81
Opp points93
3PT%27%
Rebounds38
Connecticut SunPoints59
Opp points103
3PT%15%
Rebounds28
Strongest Player Opportunities
100
Olivia Miles
20+ Points
Minnesota Lynx
Why it stands out
30.2 minutes per game over the last 5
Main risk
Recent production is below the 10-game baseline
100
Napheesa Collier
6+ Rebounds
Minnesota Lynx
Why it stands out
32.2 minutes per game over the last 5
No notable risk
100
Natasha Howard
6+ Rebounds
Minnesota Lynx
Why it stands out
29.6 minutes per game over the last 5
Main risk
Recent production is below the 10-game baseline
100
Charlisse Leger-Walker
3+ Assists
Connecticut Sun
Why it stands out
Usable recent role at 24.4 minutes
No notable risk
100
Kayla McBride
15+ Points
Minnesota Lynx
Why it stands out
35.0 minutes per game over the last 5
Main risk
Recent production is below the 10-game baseline
100
Olivia Miles
7+ Assists
Minnesota Lynx
Why it stands out
30.2 minutes per game over the last 5
Main risk
Cleared 7+ in only 2 of the last 5
Based on games before 2026-09-20. Injuries, confirmed starters, rest/travel, and advanced ratings (pace, offensive/defensive rating) are not yet included.