Dominant Sun Start Rolling; Now 12-1
Published on 2024-06-15
The Connecticut Sun started the WNBA season at 12-1, tying the league record for best starts. They are the eighth team to achieve this feat and historically, seven of the previous teams reached the Finals and five won the championship. The Sun have a strong defense, allowing only 90.7 points per 100 possessions, which bodes well for their continued success.
The Connecticut Sun extended their stellar season with a 85-67 victory over the Dallas Wings. With this triumph, they boast an impressive 12-1 record, dominating the league.
The Sun seized control early, establishing a 10-0 lead within minutes. Rachel Banham excelled with 16 points, while Olympian Alyssa Thomas came close to a triple-double with 13 points, 9 rebounds, and 9 assists. The Sun's defense stifled the Wings, limiting them to 37.7% shooting and 1 successful three-pointer out of 16 attempts.
Historically, only a handful of teams have started as strongly as the Sun, with seven reaching the Finals and five being crowned champions. This bodes well for the Sun, as their defensive prowess has stood out. They possess the league's top defensive rating, allowing just 90.7 points per 100 possessions. This defensive dominance mirrors the Indiana Fever in 2007.
If the Sun maintain their exceptional defense, they will pose a formidable challenge for opponents throughout the season.
The Sun seized control early, establishing a 10-0 lead within minutes. Rachel Banham excelled with 16 points, while Olympian Alyssa Thomas came close to a triple-double with 13 points, 9 rebounds, and 9 assists. The Sun's defense stifled the Wings, limiting them to 37.7% shooting and 1 successful three-pointer out of 16 attempts.
Historically, only a handful of teams have started as strongly as the Sun, with seven reaching the Finals and five being crowned champions. This bodes well for the Sun, as their defensive prowess has stood out. They possess the league's top defensive rating, allowing just 90.7 points per 100 possessions. This defensive dominance mirrors the Indiana Fever in 2007.
If the Sun maintain their exceptional defense, they will pose a formidable challenge for opponents throughout the season.