Minnesota Lynx @ Connecticut Sun
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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Game Information
Uncasville, CT
Referee:Fatou Cissoko-Stephens
Referee:Maj Forsberg
Referee:Brandon Schwab
2025-26 Standings
| Western Conference | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | 4 | 1 | .800 | - | W4 |
| Golden State | 3 | 1 | .750 | 0.5 | W1 |
| Minnesota | 3 | 2 | .600 | 1 | W1 |
| Dallas | 3 | 2 | .600 | 1 | W2 |
| Los Angeles | 2 | 3 | .400 | 2 | W1 |
| Portland | 2 | 3 | .400 | 2 | L1 |
| Phoenix | 2 | 4 | .333 | 2.5 | L2 |
| Seattle | 1 | 4 | .200 | 3 | L3 |
| Eastern Conference | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 2 | 1 | .667 | - | L1 |
| Chicago | 3 | 2 | .600 | - | L1 |
| New York | 3 | 2 | .600 | - | L1 |
| Indiana | 3 | 2 | .600 | - | W2 |
| Toronto | 3 | 3 | .500 | 0.5 | L1 |
| Washington | 2 | 2 | .500 | 0.5 | L1 |
| Connecticut | 1 | 5 | .167 | 2.5 | W1 |
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