UNCASVILLE, Conn.- Brionna Jones had 16 points and a career-high 15 rebounds and the WNBA-leading Connecticut Sun won their eight straight game and 20th of the season, beating the Los Angeles Sparks 76-61. The Sun has won 13 of 14 games at Mohegan Sun Arena.
Jonquel Jones added 14 points and seven rebounds for Connecticut (20-6). Kaila Charles had 12 points and DeWanna Bonner and Briann January each added 10.
Erica Wheeler had 15 points and seven assists for the Sparks (10-16), who were without Chiney Ogwumike and Kristi Toliver. Te’a Cooper added 13 points and Mia Coffey had 12, AP reported.
The Sparks got off to a fast start, taking a 21-16 lead after one quarter, but Connecticut answered with a 24-point second quarter for a 40-37 lead.
Connecticut held a commanding advantage on the boards, outrebounding the Sparks 38-18, but was just 5 of 20 from beyond 3-point range.
Elsewhere, Natasha Cloud scored 21 points and Shavonte Zellous hit a pair of free throws with 4.7 seconds left to cap Washington’s second-half comeback against Dallas.
Washington was without Elena Delle Donne, who returned a week ago after missing 22 months following a pair or back surgeries.
Delle Donne came out of Thursday´s game after 12 minutes as a precaution and is considered day-to-day. The Mystics also were without Tina Charles because of a left glute strain.
The Mystics (10-15) scored 57 second-half points. Cloud, who scored all 21 points in the second half, hit three 3s and scored 15 points in the third quarter to help spark the rally.
Also, Riquna Williams scored 15 points, Kelsey Plum added 14 and Las Vegas beat Indiana.
Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young each scored 13 points for the Aces (19-7). Kelsey Mitchell and Tiffany Mitchell each scored 15 points for Indiana (5-19).
