Connecticut Sun Triumph Over Dallas Wings in High-Scoring Return

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Connecticut Sun showcased a dominant performance against the Dallas Wings, winning 109-91 in their first game back after a month-long hiatus for the Paris Olympics. DeWanna Bonner led the charge with a season-high 29 points, while Marina Mabrey made a notable debut for the Sun, contributing 17 points. Alyssa Thomas also had a standout game, recording 12 points, 14 assists, and eight rebounds, helping Connecticut improve to a 19-6 record. The Wings initially took an 8-0 lead, but Thomas quickly turned the tide by scoring the Sun's first six points, igniting an 11-0 run that included a pivotal 3-pointer from Bonner. From that moment on, Connecticut maintained control of the game, never trailing again. Satou Sabally made her season debut for Dallas, finishing with 20 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists after recovering from a shoulder injury. Arike Ogunbowale led the Wings with 21 points, supported by Natasha Howard's 17 points and 11 rebounds, and Teaira McCowan's 12 points and seven boards. Bonner's performance included four 3-pointers, allowing her to surpass Tamika Catchings on the WNBA's all-time 3-pointers list, now sitting at eighth with 608 made shots. The Sun's offensive display set a season high for points in a game and marked the highest points scored against the Wings this season. Connecticut shot an impressive 57.6% from the field and tied a franchise record with 30 assists, solidifying their strong performance in this matchup.