Connecticut Sun Clinch Playoffs Berth, Set to Face Indiana Fever

Sun Secure Playoff Spot After Victory Over New York Liberty

The Connecticut Sun have clinched a spot in the WNBA playoffs after defeating the New York Liberty 89-79 on Sunday. The victory secured the Sun's place in the postseason for the 12th consecutive season.

The Sun will now face the Indiana Fever in the first round of the playoffs. The Fever finished the regular season with a 13-21 record, while the Sun finished with a 25-9 record.

Sun Aiming to Continue Success in Playoffs

The Sun have been one of the most successful teams in the WNBA in recent years, reaching the WNBA Finals in 2019 and 2020. They will be looking to make another deep run in the playoffs this year.

Fever Look to Upset Sun in First Round

The Fever will be looking to pull off an upset when they face the Sun in the first round of the playoffs. The Fever have not reached the WNBA Finals since 2015, but they will be hoping to make a statement this year.

Key Players to Watch

Sun:

• Jonquel Jones
• Alyssa Thomas
• DeWanna Bonner

Fever:

• Victoria Vivians
• Kelsey Mitchell
• NaLyssa Smith

Playoff Schedule

The first round of the WNBA playoffs will begin on Wednesday, August 17. The Sun will host the Fever in Game 1 on Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET. Game 2 will be played in Indiana on Friday, August 19 at 8 p.m. ET. If necessary, Game 3 will be played in Connecticut on Sunday, August 21 at 2 p.m. ET.