Connecticut Sun @ New York Liberty
22-9, 8-8 Away
94
22-9, 8-8 Away
9-22, 4-11 Home
84
9-22, 4-11 Home
Sun clinch top three seed in playoffs with win over New York
NEW YORK -- Courtney Williams scored 26 points and Alyssa Thomas added 20 and nine rebounds to lead Connecticut to a 94-84 win over New York on Friday night.
Connecticut (22-9) assured itself of finishing no lower than the No. 3 seed in the playoffs. The Sun are a half-game behind Washington (22-8) for the top seed. The Mystics play at Dallas on Saturday night.
The Sun led 50-41 at halftime before New York went on a 21-7 run and lead 61-57 with 2:20 left in the third quarter. Connecticut responded with a 10-0 run to end the quarter and never trailed again.
Marine Johannes led New York (9-22) with 21 points. The Liberty rested Tina Charles.
Matchups
Game Information
White Plains, NY
NBA TV
Referee:Tom Mauer
Referee:Michael Price
Referee:Jenna Schroeder
2025-26 Standings
Women's National Basketball Assoc.
| Eastern Conference | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 15 | 10 | .600 | - | W2 |
| Indiana | 15 | 10 | .600 | - | W1 |
| New York | 13 | 11 | .542 | 1.5 | L3 |
| Washington | 12 | 11 | .522 | 2 | L1 |
| Toronto | 10 | 15 | .400 | 5 | L2 |
| Chicago | 9 | 16 | .360 | 6 | W2 |
| Connecticut | 7 | 18 | .280 | 8 | W2 |
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