Liberty Dominate Sun in WNBA Matchup
Friday, May 8, 2026, 7:30 PM ET · Barclays Center
New York Liberty 106, Connecticut Sun 75, final. Our WNBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Quick answers
Who won Connecticut Sun vs New York Liberty?
New York Liberty beat Connecticut Sun 106-75 at Barclays Center on May 8, 2026.
Who was favored in Connecticut Sun vs New York Liberty?
New York Liberty were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -600 (about 86% implied). The favorite won.
The New York Liberty showcased their dominance against the Connecticut Sun with a decisive 106-75 victory at Barclays Center. This win marked the Liberty's second consecutive triumph over the Sun in the current season, extending their series lead to 3-0. The Liberty's victory was underpinned by a strong offensive performance, particularly in the fourth quarter, where they outscored the Sun significantly.
Entering the game, the Liberty held a record of 1-0 for the season, while the Sun struggled with an 0-1 record. The Liberty had a mixed recent form, with a record of 5-5 over their last ten games, but they were on a one-game winning streak after their previous win against the Sun on May 3, where they won 79-67. They averaged 75.0 points scored and 78.4 points allowed during this stretch. At home, the Liberty had a record of 1-2, while they were stronger away with a record of 4-3.
In contrast, the Sun were on a downward trend, with a record of 3-7 in their last ten games and currently on a one-game losing streak. They averaged 76.1 points scored and 86.7 points allowed, indicating struggles on both ends of the court. Their away record was 2-3, and they had only managed one win in their last five games.
The matchup held significance as the Liberty aimed to build on their recent success against the Sun. Historically, the Liberty have performed well against Connecticut, winning four of the last six meetings, including their previous encounters this season. The last matchup before this game saw the Liberty defeat the Sun 79-67.
In terms of injuries, the Liberty were without Satou Sabally due to a concussion. The Sun faced a more significant injury crisis, missing key players including Brittney Griner and Olivia Nelson-Ododa, both out with knee issues, as well as Rayah Marshall, Kennedy Burke, and Leila Lacan, who were also unavailable for various reasons.
The betting market reflected the Liberty's strong position, with DraftKings setting the spread at NY -9.5 and the total points line at 160.5. The odds for the Liberty to win straight up were -600.0, while the Sun's odds were set at 440.0, indicating a clear expectation of a Liberty victory.
Conditions at Barclays Center were conducive for basketball, allowing both teams to focus on their game plans. The Liberty's strong home crowd likely provided an additional boost.
As the game progressed, the Liberty's offensive prowess was evident, particularly in the fourth quarter, where they consistently found ways to score. Key plays included Han Xu's three-point jumper and Aubrey Griffin's driving layup, which helped solidify the Liberty's commanding lead.
Overall, the Liberty's performance not only showcased their capabilities but also highlighted the challenges facing the Sun as they seek to regroup and find their footing in the season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | NY -9.5 | 160.5 o -105 / u -115 | Connecticut Sun +440 · New York Liberty -600 |
Injury report
- Satou SaballyOutConcussionNew York Liberty
- Rayah MarshallOutCoach's DecisionConnecticut Sun
- Olivia Nelson-OdodaOutKneeConnecticut Sun
- Brittney GrinerOutKneeConnecticut Sun
- Kennedy BurkeOutNot Injury RelatedConnecticut Sun
- Leila LacanOutNot Injury RelatedConnecticut Sun
Leaders
- PointsBreanna Stewart31New York Liberty
- AssistsJulie Vanloo11New York Liberty
- ReboundsBreanna Stewart10New York Liberty
- PointsDiamond Miller16Connecticut Sun
- AssistsSaniya Rivers6Connecticut Sun
- ReboundsAneesah Morrow6Connecticut Sun
Recent form
New York Liberty
Last 10: 5-5Streak W175 scored · 78.4 allowed per game1-2 at home
- W79-67at Connecticut SunMay 3
- L91-109vs Indiana FeverApr 25
- L73-79at Phoenix MercurySep 20
- L60-86vs Phoenix MercurySep 18
- W76-69at Phoenix MercurySep 14
- W91-86at Chicago SkySep 12
- W75-66vs Washington MysticsSep 9
- W84-76at Seattle StormSep 6
- L58-66at Golden State ValkyriesSep 3
- L63-80at Phoenix MercuryAug 31
Connecticut Sun
Last 10: 3-7Streak L176.1 scored · 86.7 allowed per game2-3 away
- L67-79vs New York LibertyMay 3
- W83-78at Toronto TempoApr 29
- L72-88vs Atlanta DreamSep 10
- L62-87at Atlanta DreamSep 8
- W87-84vs Phoenix MercurySep 6
- L64-88at Chicago SkySep 4
- L76-93vs Atlanta DreamSep 1
- L70-94vs Minnesota LynxAug 30
- W101-95at Dallas WingsAug 28
- L79-81at New York LibertyAug 25
Standings
| Team | Games behind | Lost | Streak | Win % | Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | - | 14 | W1 | .650 | 26 |
| Indiana | - | 14 | W2 | .650 | 26 |
| New York | 2 | 16 | W1 | .600 | 24 |
| Washington | 2 | 16 | L1 | .600 | 24 |
| Chicago | 11 | 25 | L3 | .375 | 15 |
| Toronto | 15 | 29 | L4 | .275 | 11 |
| Connecticut | 16 | 30 | L3 | .250 | 10 |
Box score
| Stat | Connecticut Sun | New York Liberty |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 32-83 | 35-67 |
| Field goal % | 39 | 52 |
| Three-pointers | 4-22 | 10-31 |
| Three-point % | 18 | 32 |
| Free throws | 7-15 | 26-31 |
| Free throw % | 47 | 84 |
| Rebounds | 32 | 37 |
| Offensive rebounds | 12 | 7 |
| Defensive rebounds | 20 | 30 |
| Assists | 21 | 26 |
| Steals | 5 | 9 |
| Blocks | 2 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 16 | 16 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Technical fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 1 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 24 | 20 |
| Fast-break points | 1 | 19 |
| Points in the paint | 32 | 42 |
| Fouls | 25 | 23 |
| Largest lead | 0 | 33 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 0 | 97 |
How the scoring went
- 3rd Quarter42-68Diamond Miller makes 27-foot three point jumper (Kennedy Burke assists)
- 3rd Quarter44-68Diamond Miller makes 6-foot two point shot
- 3rd Quarter46-68Aneesah Morrow makes 3-foot layup (Brittney Griner assists)
- 3rd Quarter46-69Betnijah Laney-Hamilton makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter46-70Betnijah Laney-Hamilton makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter48-70Saniya Rivers makes 17-foot pullup jump shot (Diamond Miller assists)
- 3rd Quarter50-70Brittney Griner makes 5-foot floating jump shot (Kennedy Burke assists)
- 3rd Quarter50-72Breanna Stewart makes 5-foot turnaround jump shot (Han Xu assists)
- 3rd Quarter50-75Marine Johannes makes 24-foot running pullup jump shot (Julie Vanloo assists)
- 3rd Quarter52-75Diamond Miller makes 4-foot two point shot
- 3rd Quarter52-76Breanna Stewart makes technical free throw
- 3rd Quarter55-76Aneesah Morrow makes 25-foot three point jumper (Olivia Nelson-Ododa assists)
- 3rd Quarter55-78Jonquel Jones makes 3-foot two point shot (Betnijah Laney-Hamilton assists)
- 3rd Quarter55-79Betnijah Laney-Hamilton makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter55-80Betnijah Laney-Hamilton makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter57-80Charlisse Leger-Walker makes 3-foot reverse layup (Olivia Nelson-Ododa assists)
- 3rd Quarter58-80Raegan Beers makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter60-80Gianna Kneepkens makes 13-foot pullup jump shot (Hailey Van Lith assists)
- 3rd Quarter60-82Rebekah Gardner makes driving layup (Julie Vanloo assists)
- 3rd Quarter60-84Breanna Stewart makes 3-foot two point shot (Betnijah Laney-Hamilton assists)
- 3rd Quarter60-85Breanna Stewart makes free throw 1 of 1
- 3rd Quarter60-86Rebekah Gardner makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter60-87Rebekah Gardner makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter62-87Hailey Van Lith makes 13-foot pullup jump shot
- 4th Quarter62-89Marine Johannes makes 20-foot jumper (Breanna Stewart assists)
- 4th Quarter64-89Hailey Van Lith makes 16-foot pullup jump shot
- 4th Quarter66-89Gianna Kneepkens makes 9-foot step back jumpshot (Saniya Rivers assists)
- 4th Quarter66-90Breanna Stewart makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter66-91Breanna Stewart makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter66-94Han Xu makes 24-foot three point jumper (Julie Vanloo assists)
- 4th Quarter66-96Rebekah Gardner makes 3-foot layup (Julie Vanloo assists)
- 4th Quarter66-99Julie Vanloo makes 26-foot three pointer
- 4th Quarter68-99Brittney Griner makes 3-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter69-99Diamond Miller makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter71-99Aneesah Morrow makes two point shot
- 4th Quarter73-99Aneesah Morrow makes 16-foot step back jumpshot
- 4th Quarter73-102Han Xu makes 23-foot three point jumper (Julie Vanloo assists)
- 4th Quarter73-104Rebekah Gardner makes running layup (Julie Vanloo assists)
- 4th Quarter75-104Aneesah Morrow makes 10-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter75-106Aubrey Griffin makes driving layup
Win probability
Above the line favours New York Liberty, below favours Connecticut Sun.
Venue
- Barclays CenterBrooklyn, NY
- Attendance17615
- OfficialsRoy Gulbeyan, Ryan Sassano, Tyler Mirkovich
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