Sun vs Lynx predictions
All eyes are on Tina Charles as the Connecticut Sun gear up to face the red-hot Minnesota Lynx at the Target Center. Charles has consistently been the most reliable scoring option for Connecticut this season, so it wouldn’t be surprising if she put up another solid performance, somewhere around her usual 15 or 16 points. With Marina Mabrey out due to a knee injury, the Sun will likely need other players to step up in the backcourt—so expect more playmaking responsibilities to fall to DiJonai Carrington, who’s shown flashes of creativity. Olivia Nelson-Ododa should also see more action on the boards; she’s been pulling down over six rebounds per game and will be vital against Minnesota’s interior presence.
On the Minnesota Lynx side, everyone’s buzzing about Napheesa Collier. She’s been on fire lately, averaging over 24 points, and I’d be shocked if she didn’t deliver another huge outing in front of the home crowd. With her knack for attacking the basket and cleaning the glass—she leads the Lynx in both points and rebounds—Collier could easily put up a double-double. Let’s not forget about Courtney Williams, the primary playmaker; her ability to get teammates involved with around six assists per game could make tonight’s offense flow even more smoothly, especially with the Lynx playing so confidently at home.
Taking everything into account, the Minnesota Lynx look poised to take this one. The home-court advantage, stacked roster, and recent overtime win have the Lynx rolling with momentum, whereas Connecticut is navigating injuries and struggling to find consistency. Unless the Sun find some unexpected offensive firepower or tighten up on defense, the Lynx seem like the clear favorites to come out on top. What do you think—does Connecticut have a surprise up their sleeve, or is this Minnesota’s game to lose?
