Uncasville, CT (October 6th, 2024)- The win forces a decisive Game 5 in Minneapolis on Tuesday night, with both teams now locked in a winner-take-all showdown. Ty Harris led the Sun with a postseason career-high 20 points, hitting 4-of-5 from beyond the arc and adding three rebounds. She created the work, preparation, coaching staff and her teammates be on her.
Alyssa Thomas once again flirted with a triple-double, finishing with 18 points, eight rebounds, 11 assists, and one steal. DeWanna Bonner delivered an all-around performance with 18 points, eight rebounds, four assists, four steals, and a block. When asked about the importance of the dub, Bonner was clear: “I didn’t want it to end here. I put everything I had out on the floor”.
DiJonai Carrington doing MIP thangs and added 15 points, while Marina Mabrey added 10 points. The Sun found themselves down by 10 early but responded with a huge third-quarter push, outscoring the Lynx 25-13 to take control of the game.
On the other side, Napheesa Collier led the Lynx scoring 29 points and grabbing 13 rebounds for a double-double. Former Sun guard Natisha Hiedeman contributed 16 points off the bench. Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve acknowledged the defensive struggles: “Our defense didn’t match theirs tonight. We’ve got to be better.” Collier echoed her coach’s sentiments, knowing what’s at stake for both teams in Game 5: “Both teams are playing for our lives. We have to bring the intensity for the full 40 minutes.”
Ty Harris kept things simple and focused ahead of the critical final matchup in Target Center “We have to stay poised and locked in for Tuesday. With the series now tied at 2-2, the stage is set for an epic Game 5, with both teams fighting for a spot in the WNBA Finals.
