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Connecticut Sun vs Minnesota Lynx

WNBA
Sun
16-4
78-73
Final
Lynx
14-6
Target Center

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Who won: Sun 78-73

The Connecticut Sun beat the Minnesota Lynx 78-73 on Thursday, July 4, 2024 at Target Center. The Sun win the series 2-1. The Sun outscored the Lynx 28-18 in the 3rd quarter. DeWanna Bonner led the Sun in points (24). Alanna Smith led the Lynx in points (14).

Recap · Jul 5
DeWanna Bonner's 24 points lift Sun past Lynx 78-73. Napheesa Collier leaves game with foot injury

DeWanna Bonner scored 24 points, Alyssa Thomas had a triple double with 14 assists, 13 points and 10 rebounds and DiJonai Carrington made big plays down the stretch to help the Connecticut Sun hold off the Minnesota Lynx 78-73 on Thursday night.

What it means

  • Season series: CON wins series 2-1.
  • Sun 8-2 on the road; Lynx 9-2 at home.

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Injuries and inactives

Sun6th in Eastern Conference Division
  • Brittney Griner C
    Knee, left
    Out
  • Kennedy Burke G
    Shoulder, Surgery
    Out
  • Olivia Nelson-Ododa C
    Knee, right
    Out
  • Rayah Marshall C
    Knee, right
    Out
  • Saniya Rivers G
    Ankle, left
    Out
Lynx1st in Western Conference Division
  • Anastasiia Olairi Kosu F
    Foot, right
    Out
  • Elena Buenavida G
    Coach's Decision
    Out

Head to head

CON wins series 2-1
Last meeting: Sun 83, Lynx 82 (May 23)

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Game info

Venue
Target Center, Minneapolis, MN · Attendance 7,508
Officials
Tim Greene (Referee), Marcy Williams (Referee), Eric Brewton (Referee)

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