The Connecticut Sun secured a 78-73 victory over the Minnesota Lynx, with DeWanna Bonner leading the way with 24 points. Alyssa Thomas recorded a triple-double with 13 points, 14 assists, and 10 rebounds, while DiJonai Carrington made crucial plays down the stretch. The Sun improved to 16-4 with back-to-back wins.
In Las Vegas, Kelsey Plum scored 28 points, including six 3-pointers, as the Aces defeated the Washington Mystics for their sixth straight win. Jackie Young added 20 points and 10 assists, while A’ja Wilson contributed 18 points and nine rebounds. The Aces now have a 12-6 record and are the two-time defending champions.
For the Lynx, Alanna Smith led with 14 points before fouling out, and Kayla McBride added 13 points and eight rebounds. Washington’s Shatori Walker-Kimbrough scored 19 points off the bench, while Ariel Atkins had 18 points and Emily Engstler recorded 10 points and eight rebounds. The Mystics fell to 5-16 with the loss.
Both the Sun and the Aces continue to showcase their dominance in the league as they aim for strong postseason performances. The performances of Bonner, Thomas, Plum, and Young have been instrumental in their respective team’s successes, setting the stage for exciting matchups as the season progresses.
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