Connecticut Sun vs New York Liberty Live: Score Updates, Streaming Info & Top Storylines for Tonight’s WNBA Showdown

The New York Liberty welcome the Connecticut Sun to Barclays Center tonight in a high-stakes Commissioner’s Cup clash that could reshape the early-season WNBA power rankings. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET, and fans can catch the action nationally on ESPN2 while local markets stream through the ESPN app and WNBA League Pass. Key storyline: Liberty look to keep momentum New York (6-1) rides a four-game win streak into Sunday, punctuated by a 94-86 road victory over these same Sun on May 9, when Breanna Stewart erupted for 29 points and 11 rebounds. Sabrina Ionescu has rediscovered her rookie-year form, averaging 21.4 points and 6.7 assists over that span, while Jonquel Jones—facing her former team—anchors the paint with 10.3 boards a night. Connecticut’s revenge tour The Sun (5-2) dropped two of their last three but still boast the league’s stingiest defense at 70.1 points allowed per game. Reigning MVP runner-up Alyssa Thomas flirts with a triple-double every evening, posting 15.2 points, 9.8 rebounds and 8.4 assists. Sharpshooter DeWanna Bonner (16.7 PPG) must heat up early to stretch the Liberty’s switch-heavy defense. What’s at stake in the Commissioner’s Cup Sunday’s matchup counts double: it affects both regular-season standings and the in-season tournament table. The Liberty sit atop the East Cup standings at 3-0, while the Sun trail at 2-1. A Connecticut win would forge a tie and keep the $500,000 prize pool within reach; a Liberty victory would virtually punch New York’s ticket to August’s Cup Final. Matchup to watch: frontcourt chess match Stewart versus Thomas headlines the marquee, yet the battle of bigs may hinge on bench depth. Liberty reserve Nyara Sabally’s rim protection (1.8 blocks in 14 minutes) counters Sun sixth-woman Brionna Jones’ interior scoring. Whichever second unit holds serve could decide crunch time. Betting odds and prediction Sportsbooks opened New York as 6.5-point favorites with a 163.5 over/under. Connecticut is 4-1 ATS as an underdog this season, but New York’s elite ball movement—league-high 25.9 assists per game—and home-court advantage give the Liberty a narrow edge. Predicted score: Liberty 88, Sun 81. How to watch and stream • TV: ESPN2 (national) • Streaming: ESPN app, WNBA League Pass, fuboTV (free trial) • Radio: WFAN 101.9 FM (NY), WTIC-AM 1080 (CT) Fast facts • New York leads the league in three-point makes (11.7 per game). • Connecticut ranks first in offensive rebound rate (34 %). • The teams split last year’s six-game series 3-3, including playoffs. Bottom line Two Eastern titans collide with tournament money, bragging rights and early MVP narratives on the line. Expect a playoff-level atmosphere in Brooklyn—and a must-watch showdown for every WNBA fan searching for June hoops drama.