the sun started the season well, posting a 9–4 record through the end of june. they were especially strong at home, going 6–0 over the first two months of the season. the end of june into the beginning of july proved to be a rough patch for the team. they lost five straight games from june 23 to july 10. this stretch included one of only two home losses on the season. after this losing streak, the sun went on a seven game winning streak that lasted from july 12 to august 4. the sun's final record in july was 5–2. the sun didn't lose in august and posted an 8–3 record. the sun's other home loss came on september 6 as the team closed out the season 1–2 in september. the sun clinched a playoff birth on august 18, and their final 23–11 record earned them the second seed in the playoffs.