Marina Mabrey’s Six 3S Lift Sun to 73–70 Win Over Lynx in Game 1 of WNBA Playoffs Semifinal

Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas (25) handles the ball against Minnesota Lynx forward Alanna Smith (8) during the second half of Game 1 of a WNBA basketball semifinals series in Minneapolis on Sept. 29, 2024. Stacy Bengs/AP Photo

MINNEAPOLIS—Marina Mabrey scored 20 points and Alyssa Thomas added 17 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists and the Connecticut Sun defeated the Minnesota Lynx 73–70 on Sunday night in Game 1 of their semifinals series.

DiJonai Carrington had 13 points and DeWanna Bonner had 10 points and 11 boards for the Sun.