Connecticut Sun’s Brionna Jones yells as Seattle Storm’s Ezi Magbegor reaches over to block the shot during the game on Sunday, June 5, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
SEATTLE — Jonquel Jones had 25 points, eight rebounds, six assists and three steals, DeWanna Bonner and Brionna Jones added 21 points apiece and the Connecticut Sun rallied to beat the Seattle Storm 93-86 on Sunday.
Alyssa Thomas had eight points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists and DiJonae Carrington added 12 points for Connecticut (9-3).
The Storm led by as many as 13 points in the first half and had a 63-53 lead late in the third quarter. Bonner made two free throws to make it 67-61 going into the fourth before she and Carrington made back-to-back 3-pointers and Jonquel Jones added a layup to give the Sun their first lead since 2-0. Ezi Magbegor answered with a layup for Seattle to make it 69-all with 7:33 to play but Jones and Bonner combined to score 12 points in a 15-2 fourth-quarter run.
Magbegor had 19 points and Sue Bird added 17 and six assists for Seattle (5-5). Jewell Loyd had 16 points and seven assists and Breanna Stewart scored 12 points.
Connecticut, which has won three in a row and five of its past six, shot 55.2% (32 of 58) from the field and outrebounded the Storm 36-26.
Connecticut Sun’s Brionna Jones yells as Seattle Storm’s Ezi Magbegor reaches over to block the shot during the game on Sunday, June 5, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Seattle Storm’s Jewel Loyd looks behind to pass the ball to Sue Bird during the game against the Connecticut Sun on Sunday, June 5, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Connecticut Sun’s DeWanna Bonner yells at a referee during the game against the Seattle Storm on Sunday, June 5, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Seattle Storm’s Briann January scrambles for the basketball against Connecticut Sun’s Alyssa Thomas during the game on Sunday, June 5, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Seattle Storm’s Sue Bird drives to the hoop for a layup during the game against the Connecticut Sun on Sunday, June 5, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Seattle Storm’s Ezi Magbegor jumps for a rebound with Connecticut Sun’s Brionna Jones during the game on Sunday, June 5, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Seattle Storm’s Sue Bird argues with a refree about a foul call during the game against the Connecticut Sun on Sunday, June 5, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Connecticut Sun’s DeWanna Bonner is double teamed as she drives to the hoop during the game against the Seattle Storm on Sunday, June 5, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Seattle Storm’s Breanna Stewart makes a layup during the game against the Connecticut Sun on Sunday, June 5, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The Seattle Storm bench reacts to a three-point shot made by Stephanie Talbot during the game against the Connecticut Sun on Sunday, June 5, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Seattle Storm’s Ezi Magbegor makes a jump shot during the game against the Connecticut Sun on Sunday, June 5, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Seattle Storm’s Breanna Stewart high fives Sue Bird after making a three-point shot during the game against the Connecticut Sun on Sunday, June 5, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Seattle Storm’s Jewel Loyd makes a layup during the game against the Connecticut Sun on Sunday, June 5, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Megan Rapinoe and other Storm fans react to the loss against the Connecticut Sun during the final seconds of the game on Sunday, June 5, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Seattle Storm’s Sue Bird yells directions after an offensive rebound during the game against the Connecticut Sun on Sunday, June 5, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Seattle Storm head coach Noelle Quinn reacts to a foul call by the referee during the game against the Connecticut Sun on Sunday, June 5, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Seattle Storm players react falling behind the Connecticut Sun in the final minutes of the game on Sunday, June 5, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Seattle Storm’s Jewell Loyd signs a jersey before the start of the game against the Connecticut Sun on Sunday, June 5, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Seattle Storm’s Sue Bird’s Kyrie Infinity shoes during the game on Sunday, June 5, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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