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Jones scores 19, Sun beat Fever 94-85 for third straight win

May 20, 2022, 7:02 AM | Updated: 7:12 pm

Connecticut Sun forward DeWanna Bonner (24) battles Indiana Fever forward Emily Engstler (21) for a...

Connecticut Sun forward DeWanna Bonner (24) battles Indiana Fever forward Emily Engstler (21) for a rebound during a WNBA basketball game Friday, May 20, 2022, in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day via AP)

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              Indiana Fever forward Emily Engstler (21) scores on the fast break ahead of Connecticut Sun guard Courtney Williams (10) during a WNBA basketball game Friday, May 20, 2022, in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day via AP)
            
              Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas (25) battles Indiana Fever forward Alanna Smith (11) for a rebound during a WNBA basketball game Friday, May 20, 2022, in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day via AP)
            
              Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell (0) drives between Connecticut Sun guards Natisha Hiedeman (2) and Jasmine Thomas (5)during a WNBA basketball game Friday, May 20, 2022, in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day via AP)
            
              Connecticut Sun head coach Curt Miller argues a call during play against the Indiana Fever during a WNBA basketball game Friday, May 20, 2022, in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day via AP)
            
              Connecticut Sun guard Jasmine Thomas (5) listens in as Indiana Fever head coach Marianne Stanley gives instructions to guards Kelsey Mitchell (0) and Danielle Robinson (3) during a WNBA basketball game Friday, May 20, 2022, in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day via AP)
            
              Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas (25) and Indiana Fever guard Victoria Vivians (35) battle for a loose ball during a WNBA basketball game Friday, May 20, 2022, in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day via AP)
            
              Indiana Fever guard Destanni Henderson (33) leads the fast break against the Connecticut Sun during a WNBA basketball game Friday, May 20, 2022, in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day via AP)
            
              Connecticut Sun forward DeWanna Bonner (24) battles Indiana Fever forward Emily Engstler (21) for a rebound during a WNBA basketball game Friday, May 20, 2022, in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day via AP)

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Jonquel Jones scored 19 points and the Connecticut Sun beat the Indiana Fever 94-85 on Friday night for their third straight victory.

DeWanna Bonner had 18 points and Alyssa Thomas added 17 for Connecticut (3-1), which put six players in double figures. DiJonai Carrington and Brionna Jones scored 11 apiece, while Natisha Heideman finished with 10.

The Sun have won by an average margin of more than 17 points since a season-opening loss to the New York Liberty.

There were four ties and 10 lead changes before Heideman converted a three-point play and followed 37 seconds later with a 3-pointer to make 48-43. The Sun led the rest of the way.

Kelsey Mitchell scored 23 points on 9-of-13 shooting for Indiana (2-5). Victoria Vivians scored 15 points and Danielle Robinson had 10.

NaLyssa Smith, the No. 2 overall selection in last month’s draft, did not play for the Fever. She was listed as a game-time decision but missed her second consecutive game due to a right ankle injury.

Indiana, which went into the game 11th in the 12-team WNBA at 39.9%, shot a season-high 54% (34 of 63) and limited the Sun shot just 43.7% (31 of 71). Connecticut hit 11 of 19 from 3-point range, outscored the Fever 21-11 from the free throw line and grabbed 11 offensive rebounds.

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