Sun start on 17-0 run, clinch double bye to semifinals
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jonquel Jones had 21 points and 14 rebounds, and the Connecticut Sun beat the Los Angeles Sparks 75-57 to secure a double bye to the semifinals of the WNBA playoffs. Connecticut won its 11th straight game, having not lost since the season resumed from the Olympic break. The Sun sit atop the standings, two games ahead of Las Vegas with three games to play, and need one win in their final three games to secure the top seed. Brionna Jones added 15 points for Connecticut. Nneka Ogwumike and Nia Coffey each scored 12 points for Los Angeles.