DeWanna Bonner left Tuesday’s matchup against the Las Vegas Aces — a 90-84 loss in which the Connecticut Sun trailed by as many as 19 — thinking it was one of the worst performances of her career. The 14-year veteran finished with five points and sat the game’s final nine minutes as the Sun made a late rally.
Bonner took the showing hard, watched film and was determined to come out better the next time. That she did, in historic fashion no less.
Bonner dropped a career-high 41 points in a 94-77 win over the Aces on Thursday night, setting a franchise single-game scoring record and helping hand the defending champs their first loss of the season.
Bonner managed the first 40-point game against an unbeaten opponent, as well as the most points all time versus a defending champion, according to ESPN Stats & Information research. It was the 24th 40-point game in WNBA regular-season history and second this season.
“Man, I worked so hard for this one,” Bonner said after the game.
“We know…
