Brittney Griner Scores 29 and Kennedy Burke Hits 2 Late 3-Pointers in the Sun’s 90-89 Win over Lynx
Kennedy Burke added 16 points and hit two late 3-pointers as Connecticut won its second road game of the season.
- On Monday, the Connecticut Sun defeated the Minnesota Lynx 90-89, led by Brittney Griner's season-high 29 points and 10 rebounds. Kennedy Burke added 16 points off the bench.
- Minnesota played without key starters Napheesa Collier and Olivia Miles due to injuries. The late injury report surprised fans, as Miles practiced Sunday and participated in Monday's shootaround.
- Kayla McBride scored 28 points for the Lynx, who lost consecutive games for the first time this season. Courtney Williams added 20 points and nine rebounds.
- Burke hit two 3-pointers in the final three minutes, including a key shot with 44.5 seconds remaining. Despite Courtney Williams hitting a 3-pointer with 0.8 seconds left, the Lynx's comeback bid ran out of time.
- The two teams play again on Wednesday in Connecticut. Minnesota will seek to rebound after suffering their first back-to-back losses, while the Sun aim to build momentum.
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Minnesota visits Connecticut after Griner's 29-point game
Connecticut hosts the Minnesota Lynx after Brittney Griner scored 29 points in the Connecticut Sun's 90-89 victory against the Minnesota Lynx. Wednesday's game will be the second meeting of the season between the two teams. The Sun won the previous…
Minnesota Lynx bested by Connecticut Sun 90-89
The Minnesota Lynx fell to the Connecticut Sun 90-89 on Monday night. Brittney Griner scored a season-high 29 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, and Kennedy Burke added 16 points off the bench, including two 3-pointers in the final three minutes for the Sun.
Lynx fall short against Sun
The Minnesota Lynx were edged by the Connecticut Sun 90-89 on Monday night. Kayla McBride paced the lynx with 28 points. Courtney Williams added 23 points, nine rebounds, six assists, and three steals. Natasha Howard tallied 18 points, six rebounds, four assists, and two blocks. Dorka Juhasz made her 2026 season debut, logging 25 minutes with three points, four rebounds, and three assists. Olivia Miles did not play in the game. Minnesota dropped…
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Griner, Sun hang on to upend Lynx
Minnesota lost back-to-back games for the first time this season
Connecticut 90, Minnesota 89
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Brittney Griner scores 29 and Kennedy Burke hits 2 late 3-pointers in the Sun's 90-89 win over Lynx
Brittney Griner scored a season-high 29 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, Kennedy Burke added 16 points off the bench, including two 3-pointers in the final three minutes, and the Connecticut Sun beat the Minnesota Lynx 90-89.
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