Connecticut went 3-0 versus Los Angeles last season and is in a great spot to win again. The Sun have won their last six games dating back to last season. They are playing well while the Sparks are not.

The Sparks have a new coach and only six players who practiced during preseason since two of their players were competing in Europe. The Sparks are not in sync yet, which was evident in an 83-70 opening-game loss to Las Vegas, which didn't have star Liz Cambage. The Sparks are without their superstar as Candace Parker is out with a hamstring injury.