The Connecticut Sun and the Seattle Storm are coming off losses to the two-time defending WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces as they prepare to meet Sunday afternoon in Seattle.
But both teams are still in very strong positions despite the recent setbacks. The Sun (13-2) still have the league’s best record and the Storm (9-6) have the league’s fourth-best record.
DiJonai Carrington led the Sun with 19 points and Brionna Jones was the team’s only other double-figure scorer with 18. DeWanna Bonner, who is averaging a team-leading 16.7 points, had six points after making 2-of-10 shots from the field. Connecticut was 16-for-25 at the free-throw line and was outrebounded 42-29.
Seattle had three days between games to regroup after a 94-83 loss at Las Vegas on Wednesday. The Storm are beginning a nine-game homestand after playing five of six and seven of nine on the road.
Seattle took off Thursday before practicing Friday and Saturday.
