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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Matchups
Game Information
Uncasville, CT
Referee:Fatou Cissoko-Stephens
Referee:Maj Forsberg
Referee:Brandon Schwab
2025-26 Standings
| Western Conference | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 10 | 2 | .833 | - | W8 |
| Las Vegas | 9 | 3 | .750 | 1 | W5 |
| Dallas | 8 | 4 | .667 | 2 | W1 |
| Golden State | 7 | 5 | .583 | 3 | W1 |
| Los Angeles | 6 | 6 | .500 | 4 | W2 |
| Portland | 6 | 8 | .429 | 5 | L4 |
| Phoenix | 4 | 10 | .286 | 7 | L2 |
| Seattle | 3 | 11 | .214 | 8 | L7 |
| Eastern Conference | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 9 | 4 | .692 | - | W6 |
| Atlanta | 8 | 4 | .667 | 0.5 | L1 |
| Indiana | 7 | 5 | .583 | 1.5 | W2 |
| Toronto | 7 | 5 | .583 | 1.5 | W2 |
| Washington | 4 | 6 | .400 | 3.5 | L2 |
| Chicago | 4 | 9 | .308 | 5 | L3 |
| Connecticut | 2 | 12 | .143 | 7.5 | L4 |
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