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Connecticut Sun

05-16 07:30

94 - 101

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H2H

Team

Total

Connecticut Sun

Las Vegas Aces

101

Connecticut Sun

Las Vegas Aces

2 points

3 points

Free Throws

Free Throws Rate

TO86%

78%TO

Foul

Ended94 - 101

10:00

Smith vs. Edwards (Gray gets the ball)

0-0

9:45

Wilson received an assist from Young and hit a jumper

0-2

9:22

Nipkens missed a jumper from a pull-up

0-2

9:20

Burke offensive rebound

0-2

9:20

Burke hit a two-point shot

2-2

9:04

Young received an assist from Gray and hit a drift shot

2-4

8:46

Yang committed a personal foul

2-4

8:32

Miller-foot's three-point pull-up jumper was blocked by Wilson

2-4

8:29

Smith defensive rebound

2-4

8:22

Wilson received an assist from Gray and hit a two-point shot

2-6

8:11

Burke received an assist from Van Liss and hit a jumper

4-6

8:00

Wilson made a mistake in passing and the ball was stolen by Miller

4-6

7:58

Miller missed a two-point layup

4-6

7:56

Gray defensive rebounds

4-6

7:49

Smith received an assist from Talport and hit a two-point layup

4-8

7:28

Burke missed a layup with a low hand

4-8

7:26

Young defensive rebounds

4-8

7:17

Jan made a mistake in passing and the ball was stolen by Burke

4-8

7:12

Van Liss missed a long jumper

4-8

7:09

The ace got a defensive rebound

4-8

6:55

Wilson received an assist from Young and hit a two-point shot

4-10

6:45

Burke stepped on the line and made a mistake in passing

4-10

6:30

Gray received an assist from Young and hit a layup

4-12

6:30

The sun pauses for a long time

4-12

6:30

The Sunshine made a substitution, and Rivers came on to replace Miller

4-12

6:30

The ace was substituted, and Lloyd came on to replace Talbot

4-12

6:12

Nipkens hit a pull-up jumper

6-12

5:56

Wilson received an assist from Young and hit a layup

6-14

5:49

Burke committed an offensive foul

6-14

5:49

Burke committed an offensive foul turnover

6-14

5:33

Gray received an assist from Wilson and hit a step-back three-point jumper

6-17

5:21

Burke received an assist from Van Liss and hit a three-point shot

9-17

4:59

Smith's foot breakaway layup was blocked by Rivers

9-17

4:58

Burke defensive rebounds

9-17

4:53

Van Liss missed a three-point shot

9-17

4:51

Nipkens offensive rebound

9-17

4:39

Burkefoot's layup was blocked by Wilson

9-17

4:38

Van Liss offensive rebound

9-17

4:34

Van Lees scored on a breakthrough layup

11-17

4:23

Wilson hit a two-point shot

11-19

4:23

Burke fouled on a shot

11-19

4:23

Sunshine made a substitution, and Bills came on to replace Nipkens

11-19

4:23

Sunshine made a substitution, and Morrow came on to replace Edwards

11-19

4:23

The ace made a substitution, and Carter came on to replace Smith

11-19

4:23

The ace was substituted, and Paktileus came on to replace Gray

11-19

4:23

Wilson hit a free throw

11-20

4:05

Burke missed a three-point shot

11-20

4:02

Bills offensive rebound

11-20

3:52

Beals missed a backhand layup

11-20

3:50

Wilson defensive rebound

11-20

3:46

Yang missed a two-point shot

11-20

3:45

Rivers defensive rebound

11-20

3:38

Morrow missed a three-point shot

11-20

3:36

Lloyd defensive rebound

11-20

3:23

Carter hit a two-point shot

11-22

3:12

Rivers hit a two-point shot

13-22

2:56

Young's jumper missed the ball

13-22

2:54

Paktius offensive rebound

13-22

2:46

Carter missed a three-point shot

13-22

2:44

Morrow defensive rebounds

13-22

2:29

Morrow committed an offensive foul

13-22

2:29

Morrow committed an offensive foul turnover

13-22

2:29

Sunshine made a substitution, and Miller came on to replace Van Lies

13-22

2:29

Sunshine made a substitution, and Ledger Walker came on to replace Burke

13-22

2:14

Miller fouled on a shot

13-22

2:14

Carter made two free throws, the first of which was a free throw

13-23

2:14

Carter hit his second free throw

13-24

1:54

The ace made a substitution, and Gray came on to replace Young

13-24

1:54

The ace made a substitution, and Turner came on to replace Wilson

13-24

1:54

Rivers missed a three-point shot

13-24

1:52

Morrow offensive rebound

13-24

1:43

Miller missed a pull-up jumper

13-24

1:41

Gray defensive rebounds

13-24

1:25

Paktius received an assist from Gray and hit a layup

13-26

1:09

Ledger Walker received an assist from the Bills and scored on a breakthrough layup

15-26

52.8

Rivers fouled on a shot

15-26

52.8

Carter made two free throws, the first of which was a free throw

15-27

52.8

Carter hit his second free throw

15-28

37.1

Miller scored on a breakthrough layup

17-28

25.4

Gray missed a three-point pull-up jumper

17-28

22.2

Morrow defensive rebounds

17-28

2.8

Miller received an assist from Ledger Walker and hit a three-pointer

20-28

0.0

The first quarter ends

20-28

Match Info

The Connecticut Sun hosted the Las Vegas Aces in a highly anticipated Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) showdown on May 16, 2026. In a high-scoring affair at Mohegan Sun Arena, the defending champion Aces outlasted the Sun 101-94, marking the season’s first win for Las Vegas and handing Connecticut its first loss of the campaign.

Match Overview

The game tipped off at 7:30 PM ET and featured two of the league’s most talented rosters. Las Vegas entered the contest with a revamped lineup, while Connecticut looked to build on an early-season win streak. The Aces’ potent offense, led by back-to-back MVP A’ja Wilson and sharp-shooting guard Kelsey Plum, proved too much for the Sun’s disciplined defense. Despite a valiant fourth-quarter push from the home team, the Aces maintained control down the stretch.

Key Moments

First Quarter: Las Vegas jumped to a 28-22 lead behind Wilson’s 10 points and efficient ball movement. Connecticut struggled to contain the Aces’ pace.
Second Quarter: The Sun fought back, cutting the deficit to 50-48 at halftime. Brionna Jones dominated the paint with 12 points and 7 rebounds in the first half.
Third Quarter: Las Vegas exploded for 35 points, establishing a 85-74 advantage going into the final period. Jackie Young and Chelsea Gray combined for 18 points in the quarter.
Fourth Quarter: Connecticut made a late run, pulling within 96-92 with 2:30 remaining, but critical turnovers and timely Aces free throws sealed the result.

Standout Players

A’ja Wilson (LVA): Finished with 31 points, 11 rebounds, and 4 blocks, a dominant two-way performance.
Kelsey Plum (LVA): Contributed 24 points and 8 assists, including several clutch jumpers in the third quarter.
Brionna Jones (CONN): Led the Sun with 27 points and 14 rebounds, showcasing her interior scoring ability.
DeWanna Bonner (CONN): Added 19 points and 6 assists but struggled with efficiency (7-of-19 shooting).

Impact on the Season

The win puts the Las Vegas Aces at 1-0 in the early season, reinforcing their status as championship favorites. The Connecticut Sun drop to 1-1, but showed resilience against a top-tier opponent. With both teams expected to contend for the WNBA title, this matchup could be a preview of a potential playoff series.