Connecticut Sun face Washington Mystics in WNBA matchup tonight

The Connecticut Sun visit the Washington Mystics tonight at 7:30 PM ET in a crucial WNBA game. As they emerge from the All-Star break, the Mystics (14-12) are in the playoff hunt, currently holding the eighth spot in the standings. Meanwhile, the Sun (7-20) sit at the bottom of the league, trailing the Mystics by seven-and-a-half games for the final playoff position. Key players for Washington include Sonia Citron and Shakira Austin, while Connecticut's Leïla Lacan and Aaliyah Edwards are expected to contribute despite injury concerns. Both teams split their previous matchups earlier this season.

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