Williams hits 7 3s, Sun top Storm 83-79 for 5th straight win
SEATTLE -- Shekinna Stricklen made a career-high seven 3-pointers to tie a franchise record, accounting for all 21 of her points in the Connecticut Sun's 83-79 victory over the Seattle Storm on Wednesday.
Stricklen was 7 of 10 from 3-point range. She equaled Nykesha Sales' team record from 2000.
Jasmine Thomas added 15 points, six assists and five steals to help Connecticut (11-7) win its fifth straight. Jonquel Jones had 14 points and 12 rebounds, and Alyssa Thomas had 13 points, eight rebounds and five assists.
Breanna Stewart pulled Seattle to 78-77 with 3:18 left, but the Storm's next points came on Jewell Loyd's basket with 31 seconds to go, making it 81-79. Connecticut missed on its next possession, and Stewart was called for an offensive foul with 10.6 seconds left.
Courtney Williams made two free throws with 9.4 seconds left for a two-possession lead.
Stewart had 22 points and eight rebounds for Seattle (8-10). Loyd added 17 points and six assists, and Sue Bird had 15 points and seven assists.
Regular Season Series
CONN leads 2-0
Game Information
- Referees:
- Roy Gulbeyan
- Byron Jarrett
- Fatou Cissoko-Stephens
- Fatou Cissoko-Stephens
2023-24 Eastern Conference Standings
Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
New York | 16 | 3 | .842 | - | W4 |
Connecticut | 15 | 4 | .789 | 1 | W1 |
Atlanta | 7 | 10 | .412 | 8 | L1 |
Indiana | 8 | 12 | .400 | 8.5 | W1 |
Chicago | 6 | 11 | .353 | 9 | L2 |
Washington | 4 | 15 | .211 | 12 | L2 |