The Connecticut Sun defeated the Minnesota Lynx with a score of 90-75.
The incredible, DeWanna Bonner contributed 25 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists and created WNBA history with 1,000 points and 500 rebounds in the playoffs.
The @ConnecticutSun defeat the Minnesota Lynx 90-75 in Game 3 of Round 1 to advance to their 5th consecutive Semi-Finals 👏
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— WNBA (@WNBA) September 21, 2023
Similarly, on the other hand, Alyssa Thomas tied a career-high with 28 points, 6 rebounds, and 12 assists.
What a duo 🙌@athomas_25:
➡️ 28 PTS, 6 REB, 12 AST
➡️ Set WNBA playoff game record for points created with 58 PTSDeWanna Bonner:
➡️ 25 PTS, 10 REB, 6 AST
➡️ 5th player in WNBA History to record 1,000 Playoff PTS
➡️ 7th All-Time in Playoff 3PM2023 #WNBAPlayoffs | @google pic.twitter.com/cVKu6IGHy9
— WNBA (@WNBA) September 21, 2023
According to ESPN Stats & Info, Alyssa Thomas and DeWanna Bonner also made history by becoming the first teammates to have 25 points, five rebounds, and five assists each in a postseason game.
The duo of Bonner and Thomas was fired up as usual and together, they scored 53 points, grabbed 16 rebounds, and made 18 assists.
TY HARRIS IS A SNIPER 🎯@TyHarris_52 is 4-6 from three on @ESPN!
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— WNBA (@WNBA) September 21, 2023
Ty Harris did lend a helping hand, coming off to score 18 points in her greatest postseason performance thus far.
The Connecticut Suns will now advance to WNBA playoff semi-finals which is fifth in a row for them.
In order to compete against the New York Liberty’s potent offence in the semifinals, the Connecticut Sun will need to maintain strong shooting prowess.
