Connecticut Sun @ New York Liberty
22-9, 8-8 Away
94
22-9, 8-8 Away
9-22, 4-11 Home
84
9-22, 4-11 Home
Sun clinch top three seed in playoffs with win over New York
NEW YORK -- Courtney Williams scored 26 points and Alyssa Thomas added 20 and nine rebounds to lead Connecticut to a 94-84 win over New York on Friday night.
Connecticut (22-9) assured itself of finishing no lower than the No. 3 seed in the playoffs. The Sun are a half-game behind Washington (22-8) for the top seed. The Mystics play at Dallas on Saturday night.
The Sun led 50-41 at halftime before New York went on a 21-7 run and lead 61-57 with 2:20 left in the third quarter. Connecticut responded with a 10-0 run to end the quarter and never trailed again.
Marine Johannes led New York (9-22) with 21 points. The Liberty rested Tina Charles.
Matchups
Game Information
White Plains, NY
Referee:Tom Mauer
Referee:Michael Price
Referee:Jenna Schroeder
2024-25 Standings
Women's National Basketball Assoc.
| Eastern Conference | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 30 | 14 | .682 | - | W6 |
| New York | 27 | 17 | .614 | 3 | W3 |
| Indiana | 24 | 20 | .545 | 6 | W3 |
| Washington | 16 | 28 | .364 | 14 | L10 |
| Connecticut | 11 | 33 | .250 | 19 | L2 |
| Chicago | 10 | 34 | .227 | 20 | L4 |
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