(Photo : (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) ) ARLINGTON, TEXAS – MAY 03: Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever appears to be like on whereas enjoying the Dallas Wings throughout a pre season sport at College Park Center on May 03, 2024 in Arlington, Texas
The 2024 WNBA Season is ready to tip off tonight with a set of matchups together with a number of the finest expertise, younger and outdated.
Caitlin Clark will debut with the Indiana Fever on the street in opposition to the Connecticut Sun, whereas the chase for a 3 peat begins for the Las Vegas Aces as they tackle the Phoenix Mercury.
New York Liberty look to make a press release in opposition to the Washington Mystics, because the Minnesota Lynx and the Seattle Storm will do battle.
Here is a preview for tonight’s slate of WNBA season opener video games.
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Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun
Time: 7:30 PM
Network: ESPN2/Disney+
No.1 general decide Caitlin Clark will make her common season debut in opposition to the Connecticut Sun.
The extremely touted prospect, who broke a number of data throughout her dominant run at Iowa, may have her arms full in opposition to a superb Connecticut Sun crew that was virtually within the finals a season in the past, because the Sun proceed their championship aspirations for the 2024 WNBA season.
The Caitlin Clark impact has been infectious as her extremely anticipated debut can be in entrance of a sold-out crowd on the Mohegan Sun Arena.
With a jam-packed enviornment, it must be thrilling to see how effectively Clark will play and whether or not the Sun is as much as the problem of slowing down this dynamic scorer.
New York Liberty vs. Washington Mystics
TIme: 7:00 PM
Network: ESPN3
The New York Liberty may even start their quest for a WNBA Championship on the street once they tackle the Washington Mystics.
The Liberty dominated final season behind their dynamic duo of Sabrina Ionescu and Breanna Stewart earlier than dropping to the Las Vegas Aces within the WNBA Finals.
The Mystics will look completely different this season with out Elena Delle Donne (taking a break from basketball) and now Shakira Austin, who will probably be out originally of the season because of hip surgical procedure.
But they nonetheless do have an thrilling roster, highlighted by Aaliyah Edwards, who’s making her common season debut, and Brittney Sykes, who’s a confirmed scorer.
Phoenix Mercury vs. Las Vegas Aces
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Time: 10:00 PM
Network: ESPN2/Disney+
Taking on the Phoenix Mercury, the Las Vegas Aces will kick off their quest for a 3 peat at house.
The Aces are sturdy favorites to make it again to the finals behind their elite core of A’ja Wilson, Kelsey Plum, Chelsea Gray, and Jackie Young.
The Mercury are already down one participant, with Brittney Griner out indefinitely because of a toe damage; which is anticipated to maintain her out for a number of weeks.
Still, the Mercury have a shot with their very own proficient core, particularly after offseason acquisitions of Natasha Cloud and Kahleah Copper, who will be a part of the legendary Diana Taurasi.
Seattle Storm vs. Minnesota Lynx
Time: 10:00 PM
Network: ESPN3 or BSNX
The New Look Seattle Storm will tackle Napheesa Collier and the Minnesota Lynx.
Seattle will get the primary glimpse of their large offseason signings of Skylar Diggins-Smith and Nneka Ogwumike, and the way they’ll match alongside Jewell Loyd and Ezi Magbegor.
While the Lynx will look to start out their season sturdy, choosing up a win on the street in opposition to the Storm can be a pleasant begin.
The Minnesota Lynx made minor offseason changes to their roster, resembling choosing up Courtney Williams. With Alanna Smith, Natasha Heidman, and Napheesa Collier, the Lynx might sneak out of Seattle with a win.
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