Connecticut Sun @ Las Vegas Aces
Bonner, Sun hold off rally, beat Aces 72-65
LAS VEGAS -- — DeWanna Bonner scored 22 points, hitting a 3-pointer in the final minute to help the Connecticut Sun hold off the Las Vegas Aces 72-65 on Sunday.
The Sun (5-0) matched their best start since 2018 and stayed alone atop the WNBA standings.
Connecticut led 67-58 on Brionna Jones’ jumper with 2:02 left. Riquna Williams made a 3-pointer that sparked a 7-0 run for the Aces (2-2), cutting the deficit to 67-65 on A’ja Wilson’s transition layup with 48.6 seconds left.
But Bonner made a 3-pointer 10 seconds later and sealed it with a pair of free throws with 22.3 seconds to go.
Brionna Jones and Jonquel Jones added 19 points each for the Sun. Jonquel Jones grabbed 11 rebounds and the Sun had a 44-26 edge on the glass.
Wilson had 14 points for Las Vegas. Chelsea Gray added 13 points, Dearica Hamby scored 12 and Liz Cambage 10.
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Matchups
Game Information
Las Vegas, NV

Referee:Amy Bonner
Referee:Kurt Walker
Referee:Brandon Schwab

2025-26 Standings
| Eastern Conference | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 3 | 1 | .750 | - | W1 |
| New York | 3 | 1 | .750 | - | W1 |
| Atlanta | 2 | 1 | .667 | 0.5 | L1 |
| Toronto | 3 | 2 | .600 | 0.5 | W2 |
| Washington | 2 | 2 | .500 | 1 | L1 |
| Indiana | 2 | 2 | .500 | 1 | W1 |
| Connecticut | 0 | 5 | .000 | 3.5 | L5 |
| Western Conference | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | 4 | 1 | .800 | - | W4 |
| Golden State | 2 | 1 | .667 | 1 | L1 |
| Minnesota | 2 | 2 | .500 | 1.5 | L1 |
| Dallas | 2 | 2 | .500 | 1.5 | W1 |
| Portland | 2 | 2 | .500 | 1.5 | W1 |
| Phoenix | 2 | 3 | .400 | 2 | L1 |
| Los Angeles | 1 | 3 | .250 | 2.5 | L1 |
| Seattle | 1 | 3 | .250 | 2.5 | L2 |
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