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Connecticut Sun guards Marina Mabrey (4) and DiJonai Carrington (21) celebrate together during the second half of a first-round WNBA basketball playoff game against the Indiana Fever, Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Connecticut Sun guards Marina Mabrey (4) and DiJonai Carrington (21) celebrate together during the second half of a first-round WNBA basketball playoff game against the Indiana Fever, Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Minnesota Lynx forward Alanna Smith (8) tries to pass the ball away from Connecticut Sun forward DeWanna Bonner (24) during the second half of Game 1 of a WNBA basketball semifinals series Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Minnesota Lynx forward Alanna Smith (8) tries to pass the ball away from Connecticut Sun forward DeWanna Bonner (24) during the second half of Game 1 of a WNBA basketball semifinals series Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Minnesota Lynx forward Alanna Smith (8) calls out to her team during the second half of Game 1 of a WNBA basketball semifinals series against the Connecticut Sun, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Minnesota Lynx forward Alanna Smith (8) calls out to her team during the second half of Game 1 of a WNBA basketball semifinals series against the Connecticut Sun, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Connecticut Sun forward Brionna Jones (42) tries to make a basket against Minnesota Lynx forward Alanna Smith (8) during the second half of Game 1 of a WNBA basketball semifinals series Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Connecticut Sun forward Brionna Jones (42) tries to make a basket against Minnesota Lynx forward Alanna Smith (8) during the second half of Game 1 of a WNBA basketball semifinals series Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Connecticut Sun head coach Stephanie White reacts to a play during the second half of Game 1 of a WNBA basketball semifinals series against the Minnesota Lynx, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Connecticut Sun head coach Stephanie White reacts to a play during the second half of Game 1 of a WNBA basketball semifinals series against the Minnesota Lynx, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Minnesota Lynx forward Bridget Carleton (6) reacts after scoring a 3-point basket during the first half of Game 1 of a WNBA basketball semifinals against the Connecticut Sun, series Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Minnesota Lynx forward Bridget Carleton (6) reacts after scoring a 3-point basket during the first half of Game 1 of a WNBA basketball semifinals against the Connecticut Sun, series Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Minnesota Lynx forward Alanna Smith (8) blocks a shot by Connecticut Sun guard DiJonai Carrington (21) during the second half of Game 1 of a WNBA basketball semifinals series Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Minnesota Lynx forward Alanna Smith (8) blocks a shot by Connecticut Sun guard DiJonai Carrington (21) during the second half of Game 1 of a WNBA basketball semifinals series Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Minnesota Lynx forward Alanna Smith (8) blocks a shot by Connecticut Sun guard Veronica Burton (22) during the first half of Game 1 of a WNBA basketball semifinals series Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Minnesota Lynx forward Alanna Smith (8) blocks a shot by Connecticut Sun guard Veronica Burton (22) during the first half of Game 1 of a WNBA basketball semifinals series Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas (25) handles the ball against Minnesota Lynx forward Alanna Smith (8) during the second half of Game 1 of a WNBA basketball semifinals series Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas (25) handles the ball against Minnesota Lynx forward Alanna Smith (8) during the second half of Game 1 of a WNBA basketball semifinals series Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Connecticut Sun guard Veronica Burton (22) controls the ball against Minnesota Lynx guard Natisha Hiedeman (2) during the second half of Game 1 of a WNBA basketball semifinals series Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Connecticut Sun guard Veronica Burton (22) controls the ball against Minnesota Lynx guard Natisha Hiedeman (2) during the second half of Game 1 of a WNBA basketball semifinals series Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Minnesota Lynx forward Bridget Carleton (6) jumps up to the basket against Connecticut Sun forward Brionna Jones (42) during the first half of Game 1 of a WNBA basketball semifinals series Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Minnesota Lynx forward Bridget Carleton (6) jumps up to the basket against Connecticut Sun forward Brionna Jones (42) during the first half of Game 1 of a WNBA basketball semifinals series Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Connecticut Sun guard Veronica Burton (22) tries to call for a timeout after gaining possession of the ball against Minnesota Lynx forward Bridget Carleton (6) during the second half of Game 1 of a WNBA basketball semifinals series Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Connecticut Sun guard Veronica Burton (22) tries to call for a timeout after gaining possession of the ball against Minnesota Lynx forward Bridget Carleton (6) during the second half of Game 1 of a WNBA basketball semifinals series Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Minnesota Lynx guard Natisha Hiedeman, right, tries to make a basket against Connecticut Sun guard Veronica Burton, left, during the first half of Game 1 of a WNBA basketball semifinals series Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Minnesota Lynx guard Natisha Hiedeman, right, tries to make a basket against Connecticut Sun guard Veronica Burton, left, during the first half of Game 1 of a WNBA basketball semifinals series Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)