UNCASVILLE, Conn. — The Connecticut Sun had just improved to 9-0, but it was difficult to tell.
As DeWanna Bonner and teammate Brionna Jones sat on the dais at Mohegan Sun Arena following the Sun’s 76-59 win Tuesday, they didn’t sound like they played on the last unbeaten team in the WNBA this season.
“Listen, we’re 9-0, we’re winning, but we’re not playing great basketball right now. Be honest,” Bonner said during the news conference. “We have a chemistry that’s been around for a long time. Other teams are going to start finding their chemistry, they’re going to get better. We’re going to get better; we have to get better.”
Bonner then pointed out Connecticut’s struggles in certain statistical areas — blemishes she said are covered up by a veteran roster.
“We know we have a long way to go. We’re not celebrating these wins at all.”
The tone was similar two games prior following a two-point win over the Dallas Wings.
“We’re 7-0,” coach Stephanie White said…
