The Connecticut Sun are at home Thursday night as they host the Atlanta Dream in an Eastern Conference matchup.
Connecticut enters Thursday’s game with an 8-23 record after defeating the Phoenix Mercury at home Friday night.
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In Friday’s victory over the Mercury, Aaliyah Edwards led the way for the Sun as she recorded 14 points and eight rebounds off the bench Kennedy Burke added 15 points and two rebounds of her own.
The Sun will try to grab another victory Thursday as they face off against the Dream in a tough home matchup.
Atlanta enters Thursday’s contest with a 20-12 record after defeating the Toronto Tempo at home Monday night.
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Rhyne Howard led the way for the Dream in Monday’s victory as she ended the game with 22 points, four rebounds, seven assists and three steals while Jordin Canada recorded 20 points, six rebounds and nine assists.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Thursday night’s matchup, each may be without one of their key players due to injury.
Dream Injury Report: Will Te-Hina Paopao Play?
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The Dream have only one player listed on their injury report as they have ruled out Te-Hina Paopao.
Atlanta has ruled out Paopao due to a right leg injury that has sidelined her since July 17 and there is still no timetable for her return.
Sun Injury Report: Will Brittney Griner Play?
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The Sun have only one player listed on their injury report as well as they have listed Brittney Griner as questionable.
Connecticut has listed Griner as questionable due to a left knee injury and she is in danger of missing her first game since returning from a four-game absence in Friday’s victory.
Fans can catch Thursday night’s matchup between the Dream and Sun from Mohegan Sun Arena at 7:00 p.m. ET.
