Lynx overtakes Sun in Connecticut to lead 2-1 in series

All five Sun starters were in double figures – Brionna Jones had 19, Alyssa Thomas had 13 points, nine rebounds and seven assists.

But the Sun didn't get much support from the bank.

When the Lynx came out of a timeout with 4:23 left, they were up by 13 and saw their lead dwindle. DeWanna Bonner's two free throws made it an eight-point game with 3:03 left.

But the Lynx would not be stopped.

After Bonner shot her free throws, Collier scored. She then blocked Marina Mabrey on the other end, then set up Alanna Smith for a three-pointer with 2:10 left that increased the Lynx lead back to 13. When Connecticut got within seven points late, Williams calmly scored from mid-range.

Collier started strong, hitting four of five shots, grabbing four rebounds and picking up an assist in the first quarter, which ended with the Lynx leading 23-16. Minnesota had six players score in the quarter and the team shot a combined 11 for 19 despite making just one of five three-point attempts.