On Thursday, the Atlanta Dream will travel to the Constitution State to face the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena. This will be the second meeting between the two teams, with their previous meeting resulting in a blowout 79-55 win for the Dream. This will be Atlanta's first Commissioner's Cup game of the season, while the Sun lost their first game to the NY Liberty.
In terms of their current form, the Dream have the upper hand over the Sun. They are currently third in the WNBA standings and reflect a 5-2 record, while the Sun sits second from the bottom with a 1-6 record. Both teams enter this game with contrasting results in their last game. The Dream defeated Seattle Storm by a seven-point margin, while the Sun were dismantled by Liberty in a 100-52 loss.
The Atlanta Dream started their season poorly, with one win and two losses in their first three games. However, they have since bounced back, as they are currently on a four-game winning streak.
Alternatively, the Sun has endured a shambolic start to the season. They lost their first five games of the season before picking up a surprising victory against the Fever. However, their celebrations didn't last long, as they lost by 48 points to the Liberty in their next game.
Atlanta Dream vs Connecticut Sun Injury Report
Atlanta Dream Injury Report
According to ESPN.com, the Dream will enter the game against the Sun with a fully fit roster.
Connecticut Sun Injury Report
The Connecticut Sun currently has four players on their injury list. Lindsey Allen (hamstring) and Rayah Marshall (ankle) are both out with their respective injuries. Bria Hartley (leg) is listed as probable for the game while Leila Lacan will not return until July due to an overseas commitment.
Atlanta Dream vs Connecticut Sun Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Chart for June 6
Atlanta Dream Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Chart
The Atlanta Dream starting five could see Allisha Gray and Rhyne Howard as the guards, Maya Caldwell and Nia Coffey as the forwards and Brittney Griner as the center.
Connecticut Sun Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Chart
The Connecticut Sun could start with Haley Peters and Saniya Rivers as the guards, Marina Mabrey and Tina Charles as the forwards and Olivia Nelson-Ododa as the center.