Charles Leads Sun Into Showdown With Sky After Breakout Game
It’s shaping up to be an interesting matchup this weekend in the WNBA as the Connecticut Sun prepare to face the Chicago Sky. What makes this game worth watching is the momentum both teams are carrying into it, despite struggling seasons overall. Connecticut is fresh off a win over the Washington Mystics, where Tina Charles was the star of the show, dropping 21 points and reminding everyone why she’s still a force inside. That victory gave the Sun back-to-back wins, and the confidence from that could not have come at a better time.
For the Sky, the story has been a little more complicated. They’ve had their ups and downs, but they recently pulled off an upset against the New York Liberty, proving they can still rise to the occasion when everything clicks. Coming into Saturday’s contest, Chicago holds a slight edge in the standings, sitting at 9-26, while Connecticut is right behind at 8-27. That means if the Sun pull off another win here, the records will be dead even.
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Now, let’s put this matchup in perspective. Neither team has had a strong season in the Eastern Conference. The Sky are just 3-14 against conference opponents, while the Sun have only managed 6-9. Both have struggled in close games and especially in contests decided by double digits, where losses have piled up. But the statistics show an interesting contrast. Chicago averages 75.7 points per game, which is nearly 10 points fewer than what Connecticut tends to allow. On the other side, the Sun’s shooting percentage sits at 40.9%, a number that’s lower than the average field goal percentage usually given up by Chicago’s defense. So, in other words, neither side has been able to consistently play to their strengths, which makes this meeting less predictable than it might seem.
When we look at individual performances, there are plenty of storylines to follow. Chicago has leaned heavily on rookies and young talent. Kamilla Cardoso has been solid, averaging 13 points and 8.4 rebounds, while Angel Reese has turned heads by putting up nearly 15 points and over 12 rebounds per game during her last stretch. For Connecticut, Tina Charles has been reliable, averaging 14.5 points across the last 10 games, and Saniya Rivers has chipped in with scoring and defensive steals. Their previous meeting on August 13 went to the Sun, with Leila Lacan scoring 17 points in a 71-62 win, so the psychological edge may already be in Connecticut’s favor.
As for recent form, the Sky have gone just 2-8 over their last 10 games, giving up over 84 points per contest. The Sun, while only slightly better at 4-6, have shown stronger defense and an ability to force turnovers. Add in the fact that Chicago is missing veteran guard Courtney Vandersloot for the season due to an ACL injury, and the challenge gets even tougher for them.
So, Saturday’s matchup isn’t just about wins and losses—it’s about pride, momentum, and proving that even in a tough season, both teams still have plenty of fight left. And with Tina Charles playing at this level, the Sun might just be ready to shine a little brighter against the Sky.
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