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Liberty vs Sun WNBA game
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The gist
New York Liberty (21-14) visit Connecticut Sun (8-24) as 7.5-point road favorites on Aug 15. This is the final meeting before the Sun relocate to Houston in 2027.
Background
The Liberty are on a hot streak, winning eight of their last ten games, and are chasing a top-4 seed. The Sun have the worst record in the Eastern Conference and are on the brink of elimination from playoff contention. This game is significant because it marks the last time these franchises will meet before Connecticut relocates to Houston in 2027.
How it unfolded
- Aug 11, 2026Liberty lose to Indiana Fever, contributing to their poor road record against the spread.
- Aug 13, 2026Liberty defeat Los Angeles Sparks 85-81 at home, with Sabrina Ionescu scoring 20 points.
- Aug 15, 2026Liberty face Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena, with New York as 7.5-point favorites. Injuries: Satou Sabally and Leonie Fiebich out for Liberty; Brittney Griner day-to-day for Sun.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- The Liberty's offense has been strong, ranking third in offensive rating, but their defense is only 12th, and they are 1-10 against the spread as road favorites.
- Bears
- The Sun, despite their poor record, are 8-4 against the spread as home underdogs and have covered as 11.5-point underdogs in the last meeting.
Still unverified
The exact date of the Sun's relocation to Houston is mentioned as 2027, but no specific details are provided.