Sun's Brionna Jones Drops Season-High 26 Points to Beat Storm

Jones' Performance Leads Sun to Victory

In a thrilling matchup, the Connecticut Sun defeated the Seattle Storm 92-89 on Sunday, powered by a season-high 26 points from forward Brionna Jones.

Key Moments

• Jones exploded in the second half, scoring 16 points and grabbing 6 rebounds.
• The Sun overcame a 15-point deficit in the third quarter.
• Alyssa Thomas added 21 points and 9 rebounds for Connecticut.

The Sun's victory snapped a two-game losing streak and improved their record to 19-12 this season. They are now tied with the Las Vegas Aces for the second seed in the WNBA standings.

Jones' Dominant Performance

Jones' 26 points were a season-high and her fifth 20-point performance of the year. She shot 10-of-17 from the field and 6-of-6 from the free-throw line.

Jones also contributed 7 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals. Her all-around performance was crucial to the Sun's victory.

Storm's Comeback Attempt Falls Short

The Storm led by as many as 15 points in the third quarter, but the Sun rallied back with a 22-6 run to tie the game. Connecticut held on to the lead in the fourth quarter, despite a late surge from Seattle.

Breanna Stewart led the Storm with 21 points, while Jewell Loyd added 20 points. However, the Storm's poor shooting from beyond the arc (6-of-25) proved costly.

What's Next?

The Sun will face the Dallas Wings on Tuesday, while the Storm will host the Minnesota Lynx on Wednesday.