Connecticut Sun at Washington Mystics
· WNBA Commissioner's CupJonquel Jones scores 23 in return from EuroBasket tournament
Jones, who recently got back from Spain, had to pass multiple COVID-19 tests before playing the Mystics. She got going early, collecting a double double in the first half with 19 points and 11 rebounds.
Jasmine Thomas made a career-high seven 3-pointers and scored 21 points, and Brionna Jones added 14 points and nine rebounds for Connecticut (11-5). DeWanna Bonner tied a career high with seven assists, and she also grabbed eight rebounds.
Washington only had six healthy players available. Natasha Cloud (ankle) was a late scratch from the lineup, and Myisha Hines-Allen (knee) and Elena Delle Donne (back) are still out.
Tina Charles scored 26 points, reaching 25-plus points for a fifth straight game, for Washington (7-9). The Mystics were outrebounded 52-13.
Charles picked up two fouls in the opening four minutes of the game but finished the first half with 17 points on 6-of-15 shooting. The Mystics were outscored 27-14 in the second quarter, and trailed 49-33 at the break.
Regular Season Series
CON wins series 3-0
Recent Plays
| 4th 0.0 |  |
End of Game | 90 - 71 |
| 4th 0.0 | |
End of the 4th Quarter | 90 - 71 |
| 4th 21.6 |  |
Ariel Atkins makes 18-foot pullup jump shot (Theresa Plaisance assists) | 90 - 71 |
| 4th 33.1 | |
Washington defensive team rebound | 90 - 69 |
| 4th 35.4 |  |
Natisha Hiedeman misses 12-foot two point shot | 90 - 69 |
Statistics
 CON |
 WSH |
|
|---|---|---|
| 35-70 | FG | 24-63 |
| 50 | Field Goal % | 38 |
| 12-24 | 3PT | 12-36 |
| 50 | Three Point % | 33 |
| 8-9 | FT | 11-13 |
| 89 | Free Throw % | 85 |
| 52 | Rebounds | 13 |
| 17 | Offensive Rebounds | 1 |
| 35 | Defensive Rebounds | 12 |
| 21 | Assists | 21 |
| 7 | Steals | 11 |
| 1 | Blocks | 7 |
| 20 | Turnovers | 10 |
| 1 | Team Turnovers | 1 |
| 21 | Total Turnovers | 11 |
| 1 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 1 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 13 | Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 12 |
| 5 | Fast Break Points | 0 |
| 36 | Points in Paint | 18 |
| 20 | Fouls | 8 |
| 27 | Largest Lead | 0 |
Game Information
Location: Washington, DC
Attendance: 2,100 · Capacity:
2025-26 Eastern Conference Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Atlanta |
- | 0 | W2 | 1 | 2 |
 New York |
- | 1 | W1 | 0.75 | 3 |
 Chicago |
0.5 | 1 | L1 | 0.6666667 | 2 |
 Washington |
0.5 | 1 | W1 | 0.6666667 | 2 |
 Toronto |
1.5 | 2 | L1 | 0.33333334 | 1 |
 Indiana |
1.5 | 2 | L1 | 0.33333334 | 1 |
 Connecticut |
3 | 4 | L4 | 0 | 0 |
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