| 2005 Connecticut Sun season | |
|---|---|
| Coach | Mike Thibault |
| Arena | Mohegan Sun Arena |
| Attendance | 7,173 per game |
| Results | |
| Record | 26–8 (.765) |
| Place | 1st (Eastern) |
| Playoff finish | Lost in WNBA Finals |
| Team Leaders | |
| Points | Nykesha Sales (15.6) |
| Rebounds | Taj McW.-Franklin (7.3) |
| Assists | Lindsay Whalen (5.1) |
The 2005 WNBA season was their seventh season and their third in Connecticut. The Sun attempted to return to the postseason for the third consecutive season and were successful. They also attempted to return to the WNBA Finals for the second consecutive year and were successful.