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WNBA: Courtney Williams leads Connecticut Sun past the Las Vegas Aces

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Highlights of the Connecticut Sun's trip to the Las Vegas Aces in Week 2 of the WNBA

Courtney Williams scored 19 points to help the Connecticut Sun beat the Las Vegas Aces 80-74 on Sunday.

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Courtney Williams had 19 points while Jonquel Jones added 16 points and 13 rebounds to help the Connecticut Sun beat the Las Vegas Aces 80-74 on Sunday.

Williams added eight rebounds and five assists. Shekinna Stricklen scored 15 points and Alyssa Thomas 14 for Connecticut (3-1).

Courtney Williams jumps for a shot against the Las Vegas Aces
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Trailing 72-71, the Sun scored nine straight started by Thomas' layup with four minutes left. Jones made two free throws, Jasmine Thomas hit from beyond the arc and Jones added a layup to cap the spurt that made it 80-72 with 1:07 to go.

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The Aces, the preseason favorite to win the WNBA title, led by as many as 10 points in the first half and shot 44% from the field, while limiting Connecticut to 34% shooting, but committed 21 turnovers.

The Sun had 14 steals, including at least two by each starter.

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A'ja Wilson led Las Vegas (1-2) with 19 points and nine rebounds.

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