Atlanta Dream vs Connecticut Sun
PREVIEW: The Connecticut Sun arrive in Atlanta seeking their first victory of the season, facing an Atlanta Dream squad that has already shown signs of early-season improvement. After a complete organizational overhaul this offseason, which included changing their entire starting lineup and coaching staff , the Sun have struggled to find their rhythm in initial matchups. Their ShotQuality data reveals intriguing strengths, including ranking first in free throw rate and forcing turnovers, and second in attacking the rim. Tina Charles has been the team's leading scorer, achieving 20 or more points in two of the three games, while Marina Mabrey is coming off a 22-point performance against Minnesota and hopes to have found her shooting rhythm after struggling to score more than 11 points in the team's first two games.
The Dream's fast start has been powered by a potent backcourt, with Rhyne Howard averaging 16 points per game and Allisha Gray contributing 19.8 points and 5.3 assists. Their roster boasts an exciting mix of talent, including 10-time WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner and former Sun forward Brionna Jones. Interestingly, Atlanta's ShotQuality metrics show they rank first in midrange shots, post-up plays, and offensive spacing. The game also carries an emotional subplot, with Brionna Jones facing her former team for the first time since signing with Atlanta in the offseason.