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Connecticut Sun vs. New York Liberty: WNBA Commissioner's Cup Matchup
Head-to-Head Record
* The Connecticut Sun lead the regular season series 3-1 against the New York Liberty since 2021.
* In their only Commissioner's Cup meeting in 2021, the Sun defeated the Liberty 79-67.
Preview
The Connecticut Sun (28-6) and New York Liberty (22-12) meet in the Commissioner's Cup, a single-elimination tournament between the top teams in the Eastern and Western Conferences.
The Sun are the defending WNBA champions and enter the cup on a seven-game winning streak. They are led by reigning MVP Jonquel Jones (45.4% FG, 9.1 RPG, 4.8 APG).
The Liberty are the top seed in the Eastern Conference and have won three of their last four games.
Key Players
* Connecticut Sun: Jonquel Jones (F), Alyssa Thomas (F), Jasmine Thomas (G)
* New York Liberty: Sabrina Ionescu (G), Han Xu (C), Natasha Howard (F)
Odds and Predictions
* Spread: Connecticut -6
* Moneyline: Connecticut -250, New York +200
* Over/Under: 160
The Connecticut Sun are favored to win the game, but the New York Liberty have been playing well and should be considered a threat. The game is likely to be high-scoring and could come down to the last possession.