Liberty vs Sun: Best Start & WNBA Matchup
The New York Liberty, showcasing the WNBA’s top offense and defence, clash with the Connecticut Sun in a highly anticipated Commissioner’s Cup opener. Riding high on a franchise-best 6-0 start, can the Liberty, propelled by Breanna Stewart’s scoring and Jonquel jones’ dominant rebounding, overcome the sun’s fight? Connecticut, led by Tina Charles and Marina Mabrey, looks to build momentum after coach Rachid Meziane’s first WNBA victory. This matchup highlights the Liberty’s championship aspirations against a Sun team undergoing a rebuild, promising a thrilling battle. news Directory 3 provides complete coverage of the WNBA’s premier contests.Will the Liberty continue their winning streak, or will the Sun upset the odds? Discover what’s next.
Liberty Host Sun in Commissioner’s Cup Opener
Updated May 31, 2025
The New York Liberty, off to a franchise-best 6-0 start, welcome the Connecticut Sun on Sunday for their Commissioner’s Cup opener. New York, fresh off an 85-63 victory over Washington, leads the WNBA in both scoring offense and scoring defense. Their success hinges on key players maintaining their winning role.
last season, the liberty reached the Commissioner’s Cup final but fell to the Minnesota Lynx. however, they later avenged that loss by defeating the Lynx in the 2024 WNBA Finals.
Breanna Stewart spearheads the Liberty’s attack, averaging 19.0 points per game, while Jonquel Jones ranks second in the league with 11.4 rebounds per game. Jones recently recorded her 26th double-double as a member of the Liberty; the team is undefeated in those games.
Connecticut (1-5) is coming off an 85-83 win against the Indiana Fever, marking coach Rachid Meziane’s first career WNBA victory. Meziane received the game ball and a celebratory shower from his team.
Veteran Tina Charles leads the Sun with 17.2 points per game, followed by Marina Mabrey with 16.2. The Sun are working through growing pains with a new coach and a revamped roster,facing challenges with team chemistry and experience.
with their recent win,the Sun became only the second WNBA franchise to reach 500 wins,joining the Los Angeles Sparks. Of those, 440 were earned in Connecticut, with the remaining 60 as the Orlando Miracle.
“You see the impact she has. JJ, with the 18 boards tonight… she’s such a key part,” said Liberty coach Sandy Brondello, praising jones’ performance. “I told the players, let’s embrace the opportunity we have… they’ve got a commitment to excellence.”
Mabrey acknowledged the Sun’s struggles, stating, “I think we have a team that doesn’t have a lot of experience… right now, we need to continue to build off of this and figure out what are the things that work for us and do them every night.”
What’s next
The Liberty look to continue their dominant start against a Sun team seeking to find consistency. New York won three of four matchups against Connecticut last season, setting the stage for a competitive Commissioner’s Cup game.