The first-round matchup between the No. 3-seed Connecticut Sun (28-12) and No. 6-seed Indiana Fever (20-20) looks like an easy one for the Sun, as they’ve dominated in head-to-head games during the season, winning three of the four contests. Furthermore, the Fever cooled off a bit following their hot re-start after the Olympic break, winning just two of their last six games. However, the Fever are unpredictable and dependent on rookie sensation Caitlin Clark. In their first playoff appearance since 2016, there’s no pressure on them; they have already exceeded expectations. This might work in the Fever’s favor.
The Sun are the epitome of team-first
You know the old saying, “There’s no ‘I’ in team?” The Sun personify that. Out of all the WNBA’s contenders, the Sun are the least flashy. Their defensive domination is unparalleled, as they are first in the league in opponent field goal percentage, opponent field goals made and rebounds for the season. They have legitimate stars in Alyssa Thomas and DeWanna Bonner, but…
