Connecticut Sun @ Washington Mystics
Jonquel Jones scores 21 points, Sun beat Mystics 87-78
WASHINGTON -- Jonquel Jones had 21 points and seven rebounds and the Connecticut Sun closed the regular season with an 87-78 victory over the Washington Mystics on Sunday.
The Sun (14-20) scored 10 straight to lead 81-70 with 5:33 left in the fourth quarter. The Mystics (13-21) responded with four straight points but got no closer.
Alyssa Thomas added 16 points and 10 rebounds, Jasmine Thomas had 14 points with a career-high 10 assists, and Chiney Ogwumike had 10 points and 10 rebounds.
Washington had the first third-quarter lead of more than four points at 62-57 with 3:32 left in the period. But Connecticut had a 9-0 run and finished the quarter up 71-65.
Emma Meesseman and Stefanie Dolson had 18 points each to lead the Mystics. Kahleah Copper had 15, Tierra Ruffin-Pratt 13 and Tayler Hill 10.
Matchups
Game Information
Washington, DC
Referee:Tom Mauer
Referee:Michael Price
Referee:Isaac Barnett
2025-26 Standings
| Eastern Conference | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | 1 | .750 | - | W1 |
| Atlanta | 2 | 1 | .667 | 0.5 | L1 |
| Chicago | 3 | 2 | .600 | 0.5 | L1 |
| Indiana | 3 | 2 | .600 | 0.5 | W2 |
| Toronto | 3 | 2 | .600 | 0.5 | W2 |
| Washington | 2 | 2 | .500 | 1 | L1 |
| Connecticut | 1 | 5 | .167 | 3 | W1 |
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