The WNBA experienced a brief lull in activity over the past few days, but as the weekend approaches, the excitement is building once again.
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The WNBA experienced a brief lull in activity over the past few days, but as the weekend approaches, the excitement is building once again. Tonight promises an exciting lineup of four games, with the Connecticut Sun pushing for the top spot in the Eastern Conference and the Indiana Fever striving to climb out of the conference’s cellar.
On Friday, September 8, 2023, the Connecticut Sun (26-12) will aim to prolong their impressive three-game winning streak at the Mohegan Sun Arena as they welcome the Indiana Fever (12-26). This game is set to be televised on ION at 7:00 PM ET. Basketball enthusiasts can catch the game on NBA TV for a televised viewing experience. For those who prefer online streaming, Fubo offers a live streaming option to follow all the action
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This year, the Sun boast one of the league’s top-five defenses, allowing a league-best 78.9 points per game. On the offensive side, they rank fifth, averaging 82.6 points per game.
In terms of rebounding, Connecticut secures an average of 33.4 rebounds per game, placing them eighth in the league, while conceding 33.9 rebounds per contest, earning them the fifth rank in this category.
When it comes to turnovers, the Sun have excelled this season, ranking second in the WNBA for fewest turnovers per game (12.4) and leading in forcing turnovers per contest (14.8).
In the three-point department, Connecticut ranks sixth in the league with an average of 7.2 threes per game. They maintain a 36.1% shooting percentage from beyond the arc, placing them fourth in the WNBA.
The Indiana Fever are currently facing a scoring deficit of 3.6 points per game, reflecting an overall scoring differential of -133. They generate an offensive average of 81.8 points per game, which places them sixth in the WNBA, while conceding 85.4 points per game, ranking 12th in the league.
Kelsey Mitchell stands as the team’s leading scorer, averaging 18.4 points per game, a performance that ranks her ninth in the league.
In the rebounding department, Indiana maintains an average of 34.2 rebounds per game, securing seventh place in the league. They grant their opponents an average of 32.4 rebounds per game, resulting in a positive rebounding differential of 1.8 boards per game.
Aliyah Boston leads the Indiana Fever in rebounds, averaging 8.4 per game, a statistic that ranks her seventh in the WNBA in this category.
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