Alyssa Thomas has 20 points, 9 boards, Sun top Sky 93-72
UNCASVILLE, Conn. -- Alyssa Thomas had 20 points, nine rebounds and five assists to help the Connecticut Sun beat the Chicago Sky 93-72 on Tuesday night.
Chicago was within 65-57 with 1:01 left in the third quarter but didn't score again until Cappie Pondexter's basket with 6:41 remaining. Courtney Williams answered at the other end for an 80-59 lead.
Jasmine Thomas and Williams each added 17 points for Connecticut (13-9). Jonquel Jones had 12 points and 10 rebounds to help the Sun hold a 44-28 rebounding advantage. Jasmine Thomas had a game-high eight assists.
Jones had seven points and six rebounds in the first quarter, Williams scored 13 points in the first half and the Sun had a 38-32 halftime lead.
Allie Quigley led Chicago (8-14) with 20 points. Jessica Breland and Keisha Hampton each added 12 points for the Sky, who concluded a five-game road trip.
Regular Season Series
CONN leads 2-0
Game Information
- Referees:
- Sue Blauch
- Billy Smith
- Jb Derosa
2023-24 Eastern Conference Standings
Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
New York | 16 | 3 | .842 | - | W4 |
Connecticut | 14 | 4 | .778 | 1.5 | L1 |
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 |