Sun force game five with 90-86 win over Mystics
Connecticut's Courtney Williams is lifted by her father Don after addressing the fans after the Sun defeated Washington in WNBA finals game four action Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at Mohegan Sun Arena. The Sun won 90-86 to force a game five Thursday in D.C. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
Connecticut's Jonquel Jones takes a rebound away from Washington's Ariel Atkins in WNBA finals game four action Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at Mohegan Sun Arena. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
Washington's Elena Delle Donne scores over Connecticut's Shekinna Stricklen in WNBA finals game four action Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at Mohegan Sun Arena. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
Connecticut's Natisha Hiedeman celebrates after hitting a three pointer in the first quarter against Washington in WNBA finals game four action Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at Mohegan Sun Arena. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
Connecticut's Courtney Williams scores over Washington's LaToya Sanders in WNBA finals game four action Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at Mohegan Sun Arena. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
Connecticut's Jonequel Jones battles Washington's Elena Delle Donne, left, for a rebound as she is fouled by Emma Meesseman, right, in WNBA finals game four action Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at Mohegan Sun Arena. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
Connecticut's Alyssa Thomas is fouled by Washington's Natasha Cloud, left, as LaToya Sanders helps on defense in WNBA finals game four action Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at Mohegan Sun Arena. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
Connecticut's Alyssa Thomas, left, fouls Washington's Ariel Atkins while defending the perimeter in WNBA finals game four action Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at Mohegan Sun Arena. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
Connecticut's Alyssa Thomas scores over Washington's Kristi Tolliver (20) after going around Elena Delle Donne, right, in WNBA finals game four action Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at Mohegan Sun Arena. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
Connecticut's Shekinna Stricklen is fouled by Washington's Ariel Atkins (7) in WNBA finals game four action Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at Mohegan Sun Arena. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
Connecticut's Alyssa Thomas reacts after being called for a foul on Washington's Ariel Atkins in WNBA finals game four action Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at Mohegan Sun Arena. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
Washington's Ariel Atkins, Elena Delle Donne and Natasha Cloud celebrate a six-to-nothing run to open the second half against Connecticut in WNBA finals game four action Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at Mohegan Sun Arena. The Sun won 90-86 to force a game five Thursday in D.C. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
Connecticut's Jasmine Thomas battles Washington's Kristi Tolliver for the ball in WNBA finals game four action Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at Mohegan Sun Arena. The Sun won 90-86 to force a game five Thursday in D.C. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
Connecticut's Jonquel Jones battles Washington's Ariel Atkins for the ball in WNBA finals game four action Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at Mohegan Sun Arena. The Sun won 90-86 to force a game five Thursday in D.C. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
Washington's Elena Delle Donne (11) blocks a shot attempt by Connecticut's Jasmine Thomas, obscured, as Jonquel Jones battles LaToya Sanders for rebounding position in WNBA finals game four action Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at Mohegan Sun Arena. The Sun won 90-86 to force a game five Thursday in D.C. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
Connecticut's Jasmine Thomas is fouled on the drive by Washington's Emma Meesseman in WNBA finals game four action Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at Mohegan Sun Arena. The Sun won 90-86 to force a game five Thursday in D.C. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
Connecticut's Bria Holmes drives to the basket as Washington's Aerial Powers defends in WNBA finals game four action Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at Mohegan Sun Arena. The Sun won 90-86 to force a game five Thursday in D.C. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
Connecticut's Jasmine Thomas celebrates a fourth quarter three pointer with teammate Courtney Williams against Washington in WNBA finals game four action Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at Mohegan Sun Arena. The Sun won 90-86 to force a game five Thursday in D.C. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
Connecticut's Jasmine Thomas, left, and Shekinna Stricklen pressure Washington's Emma Meesseman in WNBA finals game four action Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at Mohegan Sun Arena. The Sun won 90-86 to force a game five Thursday in D.C. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
Connecticut's Shekinna Stricklen, right, knocks the ball away from Washington's Emma Meesseman in WNBA finals game four action Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at Mohegan Sun Arena. The Sun won 90-86 to force a game five Thursday in D.C. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
Connecticut head coach Curt Miller calls out instructions to his team against Washington in WNBA finals game four action Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at Mohegan Sun Arena. The Sun won 90-86 to force a game five Thursday in D.C. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
Connecticut's Alyssa Thomas is fouled on a drive by Washington's Aerial Powers as Jonquel Jones and Elena Delle Donne fight for rebounding position in WNBA finals game four action Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at Mohegan Sun Arena. The Sun won 90-86 to force a game five Thursday in D.C. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
Washington's Elena Delle Donne regains control of the ball as she battles the defense of Connecticut's Alyssa Thomas in WNBA finals game four action Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at Mohegan Sun Arena. The Sun won 90-86 to force a game five Thursday in D.C. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
Connecticut players, from left, Alyssa Thomas, Jonquel Jones, Courtney Williams, and Shekinna Stricklen battle Washington's Aerial Powers and Elena Delle Donne for a rebound in WNBA finals game four action Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at Mohegan Sun Arena. The Sun won 90-86 to force a game five Thursday in D.C. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
Connecticut's Jasmine Thomas embraces Jonquel Jones as Courtney Williams joins the celebration of the Sun win over Washington in WNBA finals game four action Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at Mohegan Sun Arena. The Sun won 90-86 to force a game five Thursday in D.C. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)