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Jones, Thomas Power Sun As Early Run Keeps Title Hopes Alive

UNCASVILLE, CONN. — The final buzzer had just sounded in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals, with the Sun having won 105–76, when Connecticut star forward Jonquel Jones grabbed a microphone. “We appreciate y’all so much,” she told the crowd of 8,745 people. “Your energy was contagious. We needed it. Let’s get another one.” Jones played her best game of the Finals and scored a team-high 20 points in the win. She was joined by All-Star forward Alyssa Thomas, who recorded the first triple-double in WNBA Finals history with 16 points, 15 rebounds and 11 assists.