Lindsay and the Sun, meanwhile, got their 5th straight by beating the sinking Mystics. Whalen had 10 points, all on free throws, and 7 assists.

Asjha Jones, who had a solid game off the bench, told reporters after the game how much better life is in Connecticut compared to DC. She is happier with Coach Thibault and happier with her teammates. Above all, she's happier winning.

"Man, I love winning," she said. "Last year - nine wins. I come from UConn, where I lost nine games in four years. Then to win nine games in a season only? [With the Sun,] it's more like it was in school. Everyone is involved. There's no one with 30 points, no one with five. It's pretty balanced."