Jones scores 31 as Sun use big run to beat Liberty 85-64

Posted June 05, 2021 7:00 am

The Associated Press

Connecticut Sun forward Brionna Jones is fouled on her shot as New York Liberty forward Michaela Onyenwere (12) and Rebecca Allen (9) defend during a WNBA basketball game Saturday, June 5, 2021, in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day via AP) The Associated Press

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) - Jonquel Jones scored 31 points on 12-of-16 shooting and grabbed 13 rebounds to help the Connecticut Sun beat the New York Liberty 85-64 on Saturday night.

Brionna Jones had 14 points, eight rebounds and two steals and DeWanna Bonner scored 13 points for Connecticut (8-2).

Jonquel Jones scored 10 points in a 15-0 run to close the first half and open the second quarter that gave the Sun a 52-37 lead and New York (5-4) trailed by at least nine the rest of the way. The Liberty, who were held to their fewest points in a game this season, were scoreless for nearly six minutes before Sabrina Ionescu hit a 3-pointer with 5:39 left in the third quarter.

Rebecca Allen led New York, which has lost three in a row, with 14 points. Betnijah Laney, who averaged a career-best 17.2 points and was named the WNBA most improved player last season, finished with eight points on 4-of-12 shooting. The 27-year old had scored at least 20 points in every game this season - her first with the Liberty.

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Connecticut Sun forward Jonquel Jones celebrates after hitting a 3-pointer against the New York Liberty during a WNBA basketball game Saturday, June 5, 2021, in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day via AP) The Associated Press

New York Liberty guard Jazmine Jones commits an offensive foul on Connecticut Sun guard Natisha Hiedeman (2) during a WNBA basketball game Saturday, June 5, 2021, in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day via AP) The Associated Press

Connecticut Sun forward Stephanie Jones (4) forces New York Liberty forward Leaonna Odom to lose the ball during a WNBA basketball game Saturday, June 5, 2021, in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day via AP) The Associated Press

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