{"id":272514,"date":"2023-09-21T20:06:28","date_gmt":"2023-09-22T03:06:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ballislife.com\/?p=272514"},"modified":"2023-09-21T20:06:29","modified_gmt":"2023-09-22T03:06:29","slug":"connecticut-sun-defeat-minnesota-lynx","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ballislife.com\/connecticut-sun-defeat-minnesota-lynx\/","title":{"rendered":"Connecticut Sun defeat Minnesota Lynx in WNBA Playoffs First-Round"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>The Connecticut Sun sealed a must win game three victory on the road against the Minnesota Lynx, 90-75. With the loss, the Minnesota Lynx have been eliminated from the playoffs.  Connecticut advances to the Semifinals where they will play the New York Liberty.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-author has-medium-font-size\"><div class=\"wp-block-post-author__avatar\"><img alt='' src='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/fe00b7c8c666d3f77b8808f696d63f75?s=48&#038;d=mm&#038;r=pg' srcset='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/fe00b7c8c666d3f77b8808f696d63f75?s=96&#038;d=mm&#038;r=pg 2x' class='avatar avatar-48 photo' height='48' width='48' \/><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-post-author__content\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-author__byline\">Written and edited by<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-author__name\">Sara Jane Gamelli<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links is-layout-flex wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-twitter  wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SaraJGamelli\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" 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https:\/\/dsz7vodgjx60a.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/21151226\/GettyImages-1678768592-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><sup>MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 20: Napheesa Collier #24 of the Minnesota Lynx and Alyssa Thomas #25 of the Connecticut Sun look on during round one game three of the 2023 WNBA Playoffs on September 20, 2023 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  (Photo by Jordan Johnson\/NBAE via Getty Images)<\/sup><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DeWanna Bonner and Alyssa Thomas are an elite duo <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">What a duo \ud83d\ude4c<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/athomas_25?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@athomas_25<\/a>:<br>\u27a1\ufe0f 28 PTS, 6 REB, 12 AST<br>\u27a1\ufe0f Set WNBA playoff game record for points created with 58 PTS<br><br>DeWanna Bonner:<br>\u27a1\ufe0f 25 PTS, 10 REB, 6 AST<br>\u27a1\ufe0f 5th player in WNBA History to record 1,000 Playoff PTS<br>\u27a1\ufe0f 7th All-Time in Playoff 3PM <br><br>2023 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/WNBAPlayoffs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#WNBAPlayoffs<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Google?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@google<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/cVKu6IGHy9\">pic.twitter.com\/cVKu6IGHy9<\/a><\/p>&mdash; WNBA (@WNBA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WNBA\/status\/1704688728260673964?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 21, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>No Brionna Jones? No problem. Heading into Wednesday's matchup, the Connecticut Sun knew they were possibly facing elimination on a tough road matchup at the Target Center.  14-6 on the road, the Sun faced a <a href=\"https:\/\/lynx.wnba.com\/\">Minnesota Lynx<\/a> team who were under .500 at home and were plagued with injuries. Without Jessica Shepard, Lindsay Allen, and Aerial Powers, Minnesota was able to secure the 82-75 game two victory over the <a href=\"https:\/\/sun.wnba.com\/\">Connecticut Sun<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the stardom of Alyssa Thomas and DeWanna Bonner, the Sun overcame Napheesa Colliers 31 points, and defeated the Lynx 90-75. Thomas and Bonner <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/wnba\/boxscore\/_\/gameId\/401578557\">combined<\/a> for 53 points, 18 assists, 16 rebounds, three blocks, and shot 21-33. The duo made up nearly 60 percent of the team's entire offense. The Connecticut Sun, led by Stephanie White, are in their seventh straight playoff appearance, and will head to their fifth straight semifinals. The Sun lost Jones to a season ending achilles injury early in the season. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ConnecticutSun?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@ConnecticutSun<\/a> advance to their fifth straight WNBA semifinals \ud83d\udc4f <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/P7ieDw0GG1\">pic.twitter.com\/P7ieDw0GG1<\/a><\/p>&mdash; ESPN (@espn) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/espn\/status\/1704677194864132189?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 21, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>In a critical game three, Connecticut was able to capitalize on the rebounds, along with scoring domination in the paint.  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/wnba\/player\/_\/id\/2529140\/alyssa-thomas\">Alyssa Thomas<\/a> set the early tone with a push back mid-range shot over rookie Diamond Miller.  With eight points in the first quarter, No. 25 tied a career high with 28 points, one steal, 12 assists, and six rebounds. Through three games against the Lynx, Thomas averaged 23 points, 9.3 assists, 2.3 steals, and 5.7 rebounds.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Much like we projected, Thomas played an entire 40 minutes of basketball. While getting an early lead was important, Thomas created points off turnovers, which included assists on the outside.  Her ability to distribute to her teammates was impeccable, along with her strength offensively down in the post. With a commanding 17-6 lead, DeWanna Bonner and Alyssa Thomas showed their chemistry on the court, creating opportunities for each other off the pick and roll. Below is a prime example of Alyssa Thomas strength, taking on three defenders in the paint. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The dimes were dropped last night as the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ConnecticutSun?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@ConnecticutSun<\/a> secured their 5th consecutive Semi-Finals appearance \ud83e\udd1d<br><br>Check out the best <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/StatefarmAssistsoftheNight?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#StatefarmAssistsoftheNight<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/StateFarm?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@StateFarm<\/a> \u2b07\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/bCMRvkRE4c\">pic.twitter.com\/bCMRvkRE4c<\/a><\/p>&mdash; WNBA (@WNBA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WNBA\/status\/1704882268303417748?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 21, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/wnba\/player\/_\/id\/869\/dewanna-bonner\">DeWanna Bonner<\/a>, a fourteen-year WNBA veteran, pulled a 24 foot three-point jumper with zero hesitation over Rachel Banham.  Her ability to create her own shot and drain from downtown over Dorka Juhasz certainly made a statement.  Similar to Thomas, Bonner finished with 25 points, three blocks, one steal, six assists, and ten rebounds. She shot 50 percent from three and had multiple key blocks.  No. 24 became the third player in WNBA history to have 1,000 playoff points 500 rebounds and joins Tamika Catchings and Candace Parker on the all-time list.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brilliant so far in the postseason, Bonner averaged 22 points, ten rebounds, 4.7 assists, and one block in three games vs. the Lynx.  Bonner's athleticism was highlighted all night, as she made fadeaway jumpers, and capitalized on the fast break points off turnovers.  The momentum started to shift after Bonner drained an 11-foot jump shot over Bridget Carleton at the Buzzer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">DeWanna Bonner at the buzzer \ud83d\udea8<br><br>The <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ConnecticutSun?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@ConnecticutSun<\/a> are one half away from advancing to the semis \u2600\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/6hWGGpPpzC\">pic.twitter.com\/6hWGGpPpzC<\/a><\/p>&mdash; SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SportsCenter\/status\/1704661237148090452?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 21, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Connecticut Sun take over early<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Minnesota Lynx had the early tempo in game two, in which they outscored the Connecticut Sun in the first half. With Lynx fans buzzing at the Target Center, it was vital for the Sun to catch an early lead.  The Sun had a monster first quarter, tallying <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/wnba\/playbyplay\/_\/gameId\/401578557\">26 points<\/a> and started on a 20-6 run. By the half, Connecticut outscored Minnesota 49-34, in which they made their first three field goals, and five of their first six shots.  With Collier missing her first two shots, and Minnesota missed four straight field goals, from 6:48 to 2:34 in the first quarter. Once <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/wnba\/player\/_\/id\/4433635\/diamond-miller\">Diamond Miller<\/a> made a driving layup, Minnesota didn't make a field goal until Carleton's three-point shot around the 8-minute mark.  From there, the Lynx were held to 30 points through the next two quarters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tyasha Harris shines as the ultimate x-factor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/wnba\/player\/_\/id\/4065760\/tyasha-harris\">Tyasha Harris <\/a>showed why she can be such an x-factor for this team, after being acquired by the Connecticut Sun this offseason in the Jonquel Jones trade.  Struggling in game two, Harris finished with 19 points, one rebound, and one assists off the bench for Connecticut. In a vital role, the guard shot 7-11 from the field, and 4-6 from the three-point line.  Through 40 games played, Harris led the WNBA in three-point percentage, which was a career-high (46.4 percent).  She was excellent around screens set by Alyssa Thomas and was able to drop in the shots and layups. Her confidence was at an all-time high, as she ripped a long three-point shot over Rachel Banham. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">a SILENCER from three by <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TyHarris_52?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@TyHarris_52<\/a> \ud83e\udd2b<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/CTSun?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#CTSun<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ForgedByFire?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ForgedByFire<\/a>\ud83d\udd25 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/uqeIjkSf4w\">pic.twitter.com\/uqeIjkSf4w<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Connecticut Sun (@ConnecticutSun) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ConnecticutSun\/status\/1704672495276618145?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 21, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Minnesota struggled offensively<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Forward Napheesa Collier had an impressive performance, delivering 31 points on 11-19 field goal shooting.  The Lynx starting four combined for only 26 points, in which they finished 43.3 percent from the field.  Although the Lynx cut the deficit to one point in the third quarter, they were shutout mainly until the final quarter of the game.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/wnba\/player\/_\/id\/2529205\/kayla-mcbride\">Kayla McBride<\/a> was a large factor in Minnesota's game two win over Connecticut. In game three, McBride struggled from the field, adding only ten points in 40 minutes.  With the season on the line, Minnesota was unable to get the stops defensively, and offensively come up with a plan outside of Collier.  After a first-round exit, the Lynx have a promising young team, comprised of Dorka Juhasz and Diamond Miller around Kayla McBride and Napheesa Collier. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The Connecticut Sun will face the New York Liberty in the WNBA Playoffs Semifinals. The best of five games, the Liberty will have home court advantage for the first two games. Connecticut will play New York on Sept. 24 at 1 p.m. ET, at the Barclays Center.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Stay tuned for more WNBA related articles.<\/strong><em>&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ballislife.com\/new-york-liberty-sweep-mystics\/\">Click here<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Sara Jane Gamelli is a full-time Sportswriter at BallisLife, and a Sports Content Creator on Twitch and TikTok. She has a focus on the NBA, WNBA, NCAA Basketball, and the NFL. Sara Jane currently resides in Connecticut with her Cat and Dog. 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