Sun beaming with confidence despite loss to Aces in Game 1


              Connecticut Sun guard DiJonai Carrington (21) leaps in defense as Las Vegas Aces forward A'ja Wilson (22) looks to pass with Sun forward Alyssa Thomas (25) also defending during the second half in Game 1 of a WNBA basketball final playoff series Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/L.E. Baskow)
            
              Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas (25) battles on the dribble inside with Las Vegas Aces center Kiah Stokes, top, during the second half in Game 1 of a WNBA basketball final playoff series Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/L.E. Baskow)
            
              Las Vegas Aces forward A'ja Wilson, center, gets inside of Connecticut Sun forwards Jonquel Jones (35) and Alyssa Thomas (25) for a shot during the first half in Game 1 of a WNBA basketball final playoff series Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/L.E. Baskow)
            
              Las Vegas Aces forward A'ja Wilson (22) looks for a shot between Connecticut Sun center Brionna Jones (42) and forward Alyssa Thomas (25) during the first half in Game 1 of a WNBA basketball final playoff series Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/L.E. Baskow)
            
              Las Vegas Aces guard Jackie Young (0) gets inside of Connecticut Sun center Brionna Jones (42) and forward DeWanna Bonner (24) for a basket during the first half in Game 1 of a WNBA basketball final playoff series Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/L.E. Baskow)
Sun beaming with confidence despite loss to Aces in Game 1