The Connecticut Sun continued their remarkable start to the season with a dominant performance in their 85-67 win over the Dallas Wings on Saturday afternoon. This victory marked their third in a row, bringing their league-leading record to 12-1. The Sun quickly took the lead early in the game and maintained a significant advantage throughout, leading by as many as 24 points. Rachel Banham led the team in scoring with 16 points off the bench, supported by four other Sun players who reached double figures. Alyssa Thomas narrowly missed a triple-double with 13 points, nine rebounds, and nine assists. Defensively, the Sun held the Wings to just 37.7% shooting from the field.
With this recent win, the Connecticut Sun have joined the ranks of only seven other teams in WNBA history to start off with a 12-1 record. All seven of the previous teams to achieve this feat made it to the Finals, with five of them clinching the championship. The Sun’s defensive prowess has been a key factor in their success, with a league-best defensive rating of 90.7 points allowed per 100 possessions. This defensive rating has not been seen since the 2007 Indiana Fever, making the Sun an extremely challenging team to face.
As long as they continue their strong defensive play, they are poised to maintain their dominance throughout the season. Their impressive record and defensive rating suggest that they will be a tough team to beat in upcoming games.
