Jones scores season-high 23, Sun beat Mystics 94-68
UNCASVILLE, Conn. -- Jonquel Jones scored a season-high 23 points, Courtney Williams had 17 points and 10 rebounds, and the Connecticut Sun beat the Washington Mystics 94-68 on Tuesday night.
Jasmine Thomas added 14 points for Connecticut (14-12) and Alyssa Thomas had 12. The Sun shot 57.4 percent from the field, with nine 3-pointers, and hit 7 of 8 free throws. Jones was 10-of-12 shooting and reached the 1,000-point club.
Connecticut outscored Washington 26-9 in the second quarter to take a 45-35 lead at the break, and the Sun pulled away at the end of the third, closing on a 16-4 run for a 22-point lead.
Elena Delle Donne scored 19 of her 21 points in the first half for Washington (14-11). The Mystics were just 28-of-73 shooting, including 4 of 26 from 3-point range.
Regular Season Series
Series tied 2-2
Game Information
- Referees:
- Billy Smith
- Bob Trammell
- Billy Smith
- Jeff Smith
- Karleena Tobin
2023-24 Eastern Conference Standings
Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
New York | 32 | 8 | .800 | - | L1 |
Connecticut | 28 | 12 | .700 | 4 | W1 |
Indiana | 20 | 20 | .500 | 12 | L1 |
Atlanta | 15 | 25 | .375 | 17 | W3 |
Washington | 14 | 26 | .350 | 18 | W1 |
Chicago | 13 | 27 | .325 | 19 | L5 |