Connecticut Sun forward DeWanna Bonner celebrates a 3-pointer against the Minnesota Lynx during a WNBA basketball game Thursday, Aug. 29, 2021, in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day via AP)
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UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) - DeWanna Bonner scored a season-high 31 points and grabbed 11 rebounds as the Connecticut Sun beat the Minnesota Lynx 82-71 on Thursday night.
Bonner made 10 of 11 free throws - and Connecticut went 23 for 25 from the line - to help reach 30 points for the first time this season. It was her fifth double-double.
Jonquel Jones added 20 points and seven rebounds for Connecticut (17-6) despite being in foul trouble. The Sun turned it over 17 times but outrebounded the Lynx 31-23.
Sylvia Fowles led Minnesota (13-9) with 18 points and 12 rebounds. Layshia Clarendon added 15 points and Napheesa Collier scored 11.
Connecticut continues its five-game homestand on Tuesday against Las Vegas in a battle for sole possession of first place. Minnesota lost back-to-back games against Connecticut following an eight-game winning streak.
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Connecticut Sun forward DeWanna Bonner blocks a shot attempt by Minnesota Lynx guard Kayla McBride during a WNBA basketball game Thursday, Aug. 29, 2021, in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day via AP)
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Minnesota Lynx Natalie Achonwa reels in a loose ball along the sideline during the team's WNBA basketball game against the Connecticut Sun on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2021, in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day via AP)
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The Connecticut Sun bench, led by Natisha Hiedeman (2), celebrates DeWanna Bonner's basket and foul by the Minnesota Lynx during a WNBA basketball game Thursday, Aug. 29, 2021, in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day via AP)
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Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier shoots over Connecticut Sun forward Kaila Charles during a WNBA basketball game Thursday, Aug. 29, 2021, in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day via AP)
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Minnesota Lynx forward Sylvia Fowles tips a rebound away from Connecticut Sun center Brionna Jones during a WNBA basketball game Thursday, Aug. 29, 2021, in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day via AP)
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Minnesota Lynx'sLayshia Clarendon shoots over Connecticut Sun defenders Brionna Jones (42) and Natisha Hiedeman during a WNBA basketball game Thursday, Aug. 29, 2021, in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day via AP)
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Minnesota Lynx guard Layshia Clarendon (7) shoots over Connecticut Sun guard Natasha Hiedeman during a WNBA basketball game Thursday, Aug. 29, 2021, in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day via AP)
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