The Connecticut Sun defeat the Dallas Wings 96-88 and clinch a playoff spot for the first time since 2012.
Matchup: Connecticut Sun vs Dallas Wings
Date: August 12, 2017
Location: Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, CT
The Dallas Wings huddle before the start of the game.
Dallas Wings forward Glory Johnson (25) takes the tip off against Connecticut Sun center Jonquel Jones (35).
Dallas Wings forward Karima Christmas-Kelly (13) looks to lay in a basket.
Connecticut Sun center Jonquel Jones (35) looks to score a basket while being defended by Dallas Wings center Courtney Paris (3).
Dallas Wings forward Glory Johnson (25) releases a shot near the arc.
Dallas Wings center Courtney Paris (3) and Connecticut Sun center Jonquel Jones (35) look to grab the rebound.
Connecticut Sun guard Courtney Williams (10)
Dallas Wings forward Karima Christmas-Kelly (13) and Connecticut Sun guard Alex Bentley (20) battle for a loose ball.
Dallas Wings forward Karima Christmas-Kelly (13) gets her hand on the ball during a jump ball.
The Connecticut Sun huddle with hands in prior to the game restarting.
Dallas Wings forward Kayla Thornton (6) sets up to take a 3-point shot.
Connecticut Sun guard Courtney Williams (10) lays in the basket.
The Dallas Wings and Connecticut Sun huddle during a stop in play.
Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas (25) looks to lay in the basket while being defended by Dallas Wings forward Glory Johnson (25).
Dallas Wings forwards Glory Johnson (25) and Theresa Plaisance (55) high five teammate Kaela Davis (10) in between foul shots.
Connecticut Sun center Jonquel Jones (35) goes for the reverse layup against the Dallas Wings.
Dallas Wings forward Glory Johnson (25) grabs a defensive rebound.
Connecticut Sun guard Alex Bentley (20) drives to the basket.
Connecticut Sun guard Rachel Banham (1) controls the ball for the Sun.
Dallas Wings guard Allisha Gray (15) with the layup
The Connecticut Sun huddle before the restart of play.
Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas (25) goes airborne to release a shot near the basket.
Dallas Wings forward Glory Johnson (25) drives to the basket while being defended by Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas (25).
Connecticut Sun guard Courtney Williams (10) releases a shot at the top of the key.
Connecticut Sun center Jonquel Jones (35) jumps up to block the layup from Dallas Wings guard Skylar Diggins-Smith (4).
Dallas Wings forward Glory Johnson (25) releases a shot.
The Dallas Wings look to the referee after disagreeing with the call on the floor.
Dallas Wings forward Karima Christmas-Kelly (13) releases a shot.
Connecticut Sun center Jonquel Jones (35) is interviewed by Rebecca Lobo at the end of the first half.
Dallas Wings forward Kayla Thornton (6) high fives teammate guard Skylar Diggins-Smith (4).
Dallas Wings forward Theresa Plaisance (55) releases a shot from behind the arc.
The Connecticut Sun help to pickup teammate Kayla Pedersen (7) after she is awarded an offensive foul.
Dallas Wings forward Glory Johnson (25) takes a foul shot.
Connecticut Sun forward Kayla Pedersen (7) defends against Dallas Wings forward Glory Johnson (25).
Connecticut Sun forward Shekinna Stricklen (40) controls the basketball for the Sun.
Connecticut Sun guard Courtney Williams (10) goes for the reverse layup against the Dallas Wings.
Dallas Wings forward Karima Christmas-Kelly (13) releases a 3-point shot.
The Connecticut Sun low five Connecticut Sun center Jonquel Jones (35) in between foul shots.
Dallas Wings guard Skylar Diggins-Smith (4) drives towards the basket.
Connecticut Sun guard Jasmine Thomas (5) releases a shot.
Connecticut Sun guard Courtney Williams (10) lays in the ball and gets the foul call.
Connecticut Sun guard Courtney Williams (10) is fired up after her basket counts and draws the foul.
Dallas Wings guard Allisha Gray (15) looks to lay in the basket.
Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas (25) goes airborne to lay in a basket.
Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas (25) acknowledges teammate Connecticut Sun guard Alex Bentley (20) for the assist to her basket.
Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas (25) low fives teammate Alex Bentley (20).
Dallas Wings forward Glory Johnson (25) congratulates Connecticut Sun guard Alex Bentley (20) after the game.
The Connecticut Sun huddle post-game after defeating the Dallas Wings 96-88.
The Dallas Wings huddle post-game after losing to the Connecticut Sun 88-96.