2008 Connecticut Sun season
| 2008 Connecticut Sun season | |
|---|---|
| Coach | Mike Thibault |
| Arena | Mohegan Sun Arena |
| Attendance | 7,644 per game |
| Results | |
| Record | 21–13 (.618) |
| Place | 2nd (Eastern) |
| Playoff finish | Lost in First Round |
| Team Leaders | |
| Points | Asjha Jones (17.0) |
| Rebounds | Asjha Jones (6.1) |
| Assists | Lindsay Whalen (5.4) |
| Media | |
| Television | WCTX |
The 2008 WNBA season was their tenth season and their sixth in Connecticut. The Sun successfully advanced to the WNBA Playoffs for the sixth consecutive season. Lindsay Whalen was a key contributor to the club, averaging 14.0 points per game, 5.6 rebounds per game, and 5.4 assists per game.
The following player was lost in the Atlanta Dream expansion draft:
In the first round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs, the Sun had to face the New York Liberty. Since the Sun had the better record, the series would be played with game 1 at New York, game 2 at Connecticut, and game 3 (if needed) at Connecticut. The Liberty won the first game, but the Sun won the second to force a game three. The Sun were upset on their home floor by the Liberty and were eliminated from the playoffs.
This table shows how the Sun rank compared to the other teams in the league (14 total teams):
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