Connecticut Sun @ Las Vegas Aces
Bonner, Sun hold off rally, beat Aces 72-65
LAS VEGAS -- — DeWanna Bonner scored 22 points, hitting a 3-pointer in the final minute to help the Connecticut Sun hold off the Las Vegas Aces 72-65 on Sunday.
The Sun (5-0) matched their best start since 2018 and stayed alone atop the WNBA standings.
Connecticut led 67-58 on Brionna Jones’ jumper with 2:02 left. Riquna Williams made a 3-pointer that sparked a 7-0 run for the Aces (2-2), cutting the deficit to 67-65 on A’ja Wilson’s transition layup with 48.6 seconds left.
But Bonner made a 3-pointer 10 seconds later and sealed it with a pair of free throws with 22.3 seconds to go.
Brionna Jones and Jonquel Jones added 19 points each for the Sun. Jonquel Jones grabbed 11 rebounds and the Sun had a 44-26 edge on the glass.
Wilson had 14 points for Las Vegas. Chelsea Gray added 13 points, Dearica Hamby scored 12 and Liz Cambage 10.
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Regular Season Series
CONN wins 3-0
Game Information
- Referees:
- Amy Bonner
- Kurt Walker
- Brandon Schwab
2024-25 Western Conference Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 34 | 10 | .773 | - | W1 | 
| Las Vegas | 30 | 14 | .682 | 4 | W16 | 
| Phoenix | 27 | 17 | .614 | 7 | L3 | 
| Seattle | 23 | 21 | .523 | 11 | W1 | 
| Golden State | 23 | 21 | .523 | 11 | L3 | 
| Los Angeles | 21 | 23 | .477 | 13 | L1 | 
| Dallas | 10 | 34 | .227 | 24 | W1 | 

