Bonner's 31 points, 11 rebounds lead Sun past Lynx 82-71
UNCASVILLE, Conn. -- — DeWanna Bonner scored a season-high 31 points and grabbed 11 rebounds as the Connecticut Sun beat the Minnesota Lynx 82-71 on Thursday night.
Bonner made 10 of 11 free throws — and Connecticut went 23 for 25 from the line — to help reach 30 points for the first time this season. It was her fifth double-double.
Jonquel Jones added 20 points and seven rebounds for Connecticut (17-6) despite being in foul trouble. The Sun turned it over 17 times but outrebounded the Lynx 31-23.
Sylvia Fowles led Minnesota (13-9) with 18 points and 12 rebounds. Layshia Clarendon added 15 points and Napheesa Collier scored 11.
Connecticut continues its five-game homestand on Tuesday against Las Vegas in a battle for sole possession of first place. Minnesota lost back-to-back games against Connecticut following an eight-game winning streak.
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Regular Season Series
CONN wins 2-1
Game Information
- Referees:
- Fatou Cissoko-Stephens
- Maj Forsberg
- Brandon Schwab
2024-25 Western Conference Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 6 | 0 | 1.000 | - | W6 |
| Phoenix | 4 | 2 | .667 | 2 | L1 |
| Las Vegas | 3 | 2 | .600 | 2.5 | W1 |
| Seattle | 3 | 3 | .500 | 3 | L2 |
| Golden State | 2 | 3 | .400 | 3.5 | L2 |
| Los Angeles | 2 | 5 | .286 | 4.5 | L2 |
| Dallas | 1 | 5 | .167 | 5 | L1 |
2024-25 Eastern Conference Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 | 0 | 1.000 | - | W6 |
| Atlanta | 5 | 2 | .714 | 1.5 | W4 |
| Washington | 3 | 4 | .429 | 3.5 | L1 |
| Indiana | 2 | 4 | .333 | 4 | L3 |
| Chicago | 1 | 4 | .200 | 4.5 | W1 |
| Connecticut | 1 | 5 | .167 | 5 | W1 |