2018 Connecticut Sun season | |
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Coach | Curt Miller |
Arena | Mohegan Sun Arena |
Attendance | 6,626 per game |
Results | |
Record | 21–13 (.618) |
Place | 3rd (Eastern) |
Playoff finish | 4th seed, Lost in Second Round to Phoenix Mercury 86–96 |
Team Leaders | |
Points | Chiney Ogwumike – 14.4 ppg |
Rebounds | Alyssa Thomas – 8.1 rpg |
Assists | Jasmine Thomas – 4.8 apg |
Media | |
Television | NBC Sports Boston and WCCT-TV |
The 2018 WNBA season is the 20th season for the Connecticut Sun franchise of the WNBA. It is also the 16th season for the franchise in Connecticut. The season tipped off on May 13.[1]
The Sun got off to a strong start, going 3–0 in May. All three wins were at home. In June, the Sun started strong, winning their first 4 of 5. However, they lost 5 of their next 7 games to finish 6–6 on the month. That skid included a 1–4 road trip, where all losses came 4 of eventual top 5 playoff teams. Their up and down season continued into July, where the Sun were 5–6. July started with another tough road trip where the Sun went 1–3. From there the Sun couldn't get a streak going; losing 2 then winning 2 then losing 2 again. The Sun surged in August posting a 7–1 record, including going 6–0 at home. Their only loss came on the road to Chicago. The Sun finished 21–13, which earned them the 4th seed in the 2018 WNBA Playoffs. Their playoff run fell short when they lost at home in the second round 86–96. This was the Sun's only playoff game, as they earned a first round bye.