In a match-up between two of the best frontcourt players in the WNBA, the Connecticut Sun beat the Washington Mystics 90-71. Washington made many roster moves Monday, causing them to only with six players on Tuesday night. Jonquel Jones and Tina Charles both played well for their respective teams.
The Sun led the whole game, and their most significant lead was 27 points. Connecticut shot 50% from the field and three-point land while holding Washington 38% shooting from the field.
Jones and Charles Played Well
In her first game back, Jones was dominant, and she scored 24 points on 9-15 shooting. Jones also added 16 rebounds, four assists, and three steals. Pretty impressive for a player returning from overseas commitments. Jones picked up right where she left off.
Charles continued her steeler play for Washington, with 26 pints on 10-23 shooting from the field. She also added four three-pointers. Charles could have done a better job rebounding; she only had four rebounds but did have three blocked shots.
Role Players Played Well for Connecticut
DeWanna Bonner struggled for the Sun by scoring two points, but the other players stepped up for Connecticut. Jasmine Thomas scored 21 points and made 7-9 three-point shots. Brionna Jones scored 14 points and grabbed nine rebounds.
The Sun scored 26 points on the bench. Natisha Hiedeman scored 15 points, Kaila Charles added 10 points, and Beatrice Mompremier scored one point. If Connecticut can get this production from their role players, they could be dangerous come playoff time.
Rebounding Margin was Ridiculous
Connecticut outrebounds the Mystics; you ready for this 52 to 13, and 17 of those rebounds were offensive. I have not seen a rebounding margin like that in a very long time, if ever. The Sun had four players with five or more rebounds. The Mystics had just one player with five or more rebounds.
 Washington played hard, but it is hard to win a game with just six players. Hopefully, the Mystics can get some of their injured players back soon. Connecticut needs to keep doing what they’re doing.
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