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Connecticut Sun vs. Minnesota Lynx – Where to Watch, Streaming, Channels & Preview

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Connecticut Sun vs. Minnesota Lynx – Where to Watch, Streaming, Channels & Preview

It’s the Connecticut Sun versus the Minnesota Lynx at Target Center on July 6, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.

  • Time: 8:00 PM ET
  • Location: Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
  • TV Channels: NBC Sports Boston
  • Streaming: Victory+

How to Watch Connecticut Sun vs. Minnesota Lynx on July 6, 2026

You can watch the Minnesota Lynx take on the Connecticut Sun live on DIRECTV on Victory+, NBC Sports Boston on July 6, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET.

Connecticut Sun (4-16) at Minnesota Lynx (15-5) — Game Preview

The Connecticut Sun bring a 4-16 record into Target Center to face a Minnesota Lynx side sitting at 15-5 and leading the Western Conference. The gap starts with scoring, where Minnesota averages 90.3 points per game to Connecticut’s 79.5, one of the widest team-scoring splits on the night. Natasha Howard anchors that Lynx attack with 17.2 points per game on 59.8 percent shooting while also pulling down 8.1 rebounds a night.

On the visiting side, Brittney Griner leads the Sun in scoring at 12.2 points per game and shoots 50.8 percent from the floor, giving Connecticut a reliable interior option. Aneesah Morrow gives the Sun their most active rebounder at 9.4 boards per game, an edge worth watching against a Lynx team that grabs 36.7 rebounds a night. Guard play tilts toward Minnesota as well, where Courtney Williams distributes 4.0 assists per game against just 1.8 turnovers.

National TV

NBC Sports Boston

Streaming

Victory+

What Time is the Connecticut Sun vs. Minnesota Lynx Game Today?

The Connecticut Sun vs. Minnesota Lynx game starts at 8:00 PM ET.

Where Can I Watch Connecticut Sun vs. Minnesota Lynx?

You can watch Connecticut Sun vs. Minnesota Lynx on Victory+ and NBC Sports Boston.

Players to Watch: Connecticut Sun vs. Minnesota Lynx

Connecticut Sun

Brittney Griner — C. The Sun’s leading scorer at 12.2 points per game, Griner converts 50.8 percent of her field goals as Connecticut’s primary interior threat. She adds 5.4 rebounds a night and knocks down 66.7 percent from the free-throw line, giving the Sun a steady option when possessions slow down.

Saniya Rivers — G. Running the Sun backcourt across 23.7 minutes per game, Rivers leads the team’s regulars with 3.3 assists a night. She keeps turnovers to 1.7 per game and chips in 7.0 points, handling the ball for a Connecticut offense that needs steady guard play.

Aneesah Morrow — F. Morrow is the Sun’s most productive rebounder at 9.4 boards per game, splitting the work between 6.6 defensive and 2.8 offensive rebounds. She scores 10.5 points a night on 39.3 percent shooting, working as an energy presence on the glass at both ends. She is listed as out for Monday’s game due to personal reasons.

Minnesota Lynx

Natasha Howard — F. Howard leads the Lynx in scoring at 17.2 points per game and does it efficiently, shooting 59.8 percent from the field. Her 8.1 rebounds per game top the Minnesota frontcourt, with 3.4 of those coming on the offensive glass to create second chances.

Courtney Williams — G. Williams pairs playmaking and scoring for Minnesota, dishing 4.0 assists against 1.8 turnovers across 30.1 minutes per game. She adds 15.9 points a night on 46.6 percent shooting, giving the Lynx a guard who can both set up teammates and finish.

Kayla McBride — G. McBride supplies 14.8 points per game as a perimeter scoring option for the Lynx. She is Minnesota’s most dependable free-throw shooter at 88.5 percent and connects on 41.3 percent of her attempts from the floor.

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