The Connecticut Sun and Minnesota Lynx meet Friday in WNBA action at the Target Center. The Connecticut Sun look for a win after winning 4 of their last 6 games. The Minnesota Lynx look for a win after winning 5 of their last 8 games.
The Connecticut Sun are averaging 84.4 points on 45.6 percent shooting and allowing 78 points on 43.4 percent shooting. Jonquel Jones is averaging 15.1 points and 1.8 assists, while Brionna Jones is averaging 13.6 points and 4.8 rebounds. DeWanna Bonner is the third double-digit scorer and Alyssa Thomas is grabbing 7.8 rebounds. The Connecticut Sun are shooting 34.4 percent from beyond the arc and 79.1 percent from the free throw line. The Connecticut Sun are allowing 32 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 38.5 rebounds per game.
The Minnesota Lynx are averaging 83.7 points on 44.6 percent shooting and allowing 84.1 points on 43.5 percent shooting. Sylvia Fowles is averaging 15.4 points and 9.9 rebounds, while Aerial Powers is averaging 14.2 points and 3.1 assists. Kayla McBride is the third double-digit scorer and Moriah Jefferson is grabbing 2.7 rebounds. The Minnesota Lynx are shooting 34 percent from beyond the arc and 77.5 percent from the free throw line. The Minnesota Lynx are allowing 34.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37.9 rebounds per game.
I keep saying that the Connecticut Sun are one of the more talented teams in the league, and a run is coming. While the Sun are playing well at the moment, they're just too hit or miss to trust at the moment, especially on the road. The Minnesota Lynx continue to be the surprise team in the league with some nice wins here and there, and they need to take advantage of games like this at home if they're going to make a last push at a playoff spot. I'll take a shot with the Lynx here.
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
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