The Connecticut Sun suffered their first season loss in an intense game against the New York Liberty, with a final score of 75-82 on Saturday. This defeat came after the Sun had won nine consecutive games at the start of the season. Alyssa Thomas, the forward for Connecticut, had an outstanding performance throughout the game.
The 32-year-old star from Connecticut finished the game with 10 points, seven assists, and 12 rebounds during her 40 minutes of play. However, the Liberty’s guard Sabrina Ionescu overshadowed Thomas’ efforts, finishing the game with 24 points, 5 assists, and 3 rebounds in her 34 minutes of play.
During the fourth quarter, Thomas played amazing defense. She made an excellent steal from the Liberty players, and her tenacious defense led to a bucket on the other end.
DeWanna Bonner, the forward for Connecticut, finished the game with 16 points, three assists, and eight rebounds. Center Brionna Jones scored 13 points, along with two assists and four rebounds, during her 34 minutes of the game.
In addition to Ionescu’s contribution to the team’s victory, Jonquel Jones also added 22 points, five assists, and eight rebounds. Meanwhile, Breanna Stewart finished the game with 13 points, 5 assists, and seven rebounds, playing for 38 minutes.
Alyssa Thomas was named the Player of the Month by the WNBA
According to Basketball Reference, Thomas is averaging 13 points, 9.3 rebounds, and 8.8 assists per game in 9 games this season. Thomas was the leading rebounder in the WNBA last season and has earned four All-Star appearances. It seems like she is continuing to dominate the WNBA. Recently, Thomas and Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson were named the Player of the Month by the WNBA.
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During a recent Chicago Sky vs. Sun game, Thomas violently hit Angel Reese in the neck and slammed her to the ground. After a review of the footage, Thomas was given a flagrant 2, resulting in his ejection.
