WNBA Playoffs: Sun rallies past Sky in fourth quarter and advances to the WNBA Finals

Jonquel Jones had 15 points and 10 rebounds and the Connecticut Sun overcame an 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter, beating the Chicago Sky 72-63 in the decisive fifth game of the semifinal series.

Connecticut scored the final 18 points of the game to overcome a 63-54 deficit with 4:46 remaining. Connecticut will face the top-seeded Las Vegas Aces for the WNBA title.

The series start Sunday in Las Vegas. Chicago was attempting to become the first team to repeat as WNBA champions since the Los Angeles Sparks in 2001-02. Trailing 63-54, Connecticut took over.

Jones scored inside to put the Sun ahead with two minutes left, hitting an ensuing free throw for a three-point lead. DeWanna Bonner chipped in with 15 points, Hiedeman added 14 and Williams and Alyssa Thomas each added 12 for Connecticut.

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Copper led the Sky with 22 points on 8-for-19 shooting, including 3 of 5 from long distance, and added four steals. Candace Parker finished with seven points and nine rebounds.

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