Connecticut Sun vs. Minnesota Lynx Game 1: How to watch, TV channel, streaming, start time, players to watch and stats

The Connecticut Sun and Minnesota Lynx meet in the semifinals of the 2024 WNBA Playoffs, and while this matchup is less hyped than the 2023 Finals rematch in the other series, it provides a compelling clash of styles.

Minnesota is built around star wing Napheesa Collier, who dominated the Phoenix Mercury in the first round with 38 points in Game 1 and 42 points in Game 2.

The Sun, on the other hand, are a well-rounded team featuring six players who averaged double-digit points this season. They beat the Indiana Fever in two games and defended star guard Caitlin Clark effectively in order to advance.

How to watch Connecticut Sun vs. Minnesota Lynx Game 1, TV channel and streaming

Connecticut Sun vs. Minnesota Lynx Game 1 will be broadcast on ESPN, which can be viewed through cable TV or with live TV streaming apps such as YouTubeTV or FuboTV.

Connecticut Sun vs. Minnesota Lynx Game 1 start time, date and venue

Connecticut Sun vs. Minnesota Lynx is scheduled to tip off at 8:30 PM ET/7:30 PM CT on Sunday, September 29 with the game taking place at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Connecticut Sun vs. Minnesota Lynx Game 1 players to watch

Alyssa Thomas, F, Connecticut Sun: 10.6 points, 8.4 rebounds, 7.9 assists, 1.6 steals, 50.9 percent shooting per regular season game; 15.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 13.0 assists, 0.5 steals, 46.9 percent shooting per playoff game so far

DeWanna Bonner, SG/SF, Connecticut Sun: 15.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.2 steals, 41.4 percent shooting per regular season game; 22.0 points, 2.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 1.0 block, 39.5 percent shooting per playoff game so far

Napheesa Collier, F, Minnesota Lynx: 20.4 points, 9.7 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.9 steals, 1.4 blocks, 49.2 percent shooting per regular season game; 40.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.5 blocks, 64.1 percent shooting per playoff game so far

Kayla McBride, SG, Minnesota Lynx: 15.0 points, 2.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.3 steals, 40.7 three-point shooting per regular season game; 17.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.5 steals, 55.6 percent three-point shooting per playoff game so far

Connecticut Sun vs. Minnesota Lynx Game 1 stats

• The Minnesota Lynx averaged the most points per game of any team in the first round with 101.5; the Connecticut Sun ranked third among the eight playoff teams with 90.0.
• Minnesota had the second-highest three-point shooting percentage in the first round at 40 percent; Connecticut ranked third at 37.8 percent from deep.
• The Lynx are second among the four remaining playoff teams in steals per playoff game with 7.0, while the Sun are tied for third with 6.0 steals per playoff game.
• The Sun were the best team at defending the three-point shot in the first round with an opponent three-point percentage of 24.1 percent; Minnesota were the worst at defending the three as their opponents hit 41.5 percent of their attempts from beyond the arc.
• Connecticut forced the most turnovers per game in the first round with 13.0, while the Lynx forced the joint-second most turnovers with 12.5 per game.
• The Lynx rank first in playoff pace among the remaining teams with 79.8 possessions per team per game, while the Sun rank second at 77.2 possessions per team per game.

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