The Connecticut Sun lost the 2022 WNBA Finals to Las Vegas 3-1 on September 18. The Aces’ 78-71 Game 4 win in Connecticut took the crown. Jonquel Jones’ 16 points couldn’t stop Chelsea Gray’s MVP run. The Sun’s first title stayed out of reach. Mohegan Sun Arena fans left proud but empty. Vegas ended their dream.
The series started with a Sun win, 67-64, hope alive. Vegas flipped it with three straight, Gray’s 20-point average key. Alyssa Thomas’ triple-double in Game 3 wasn’t enough. The Aces’ pace wore down Connecticut late. Game 4’s clutch plays sealed Sun’s fate. The Finals showcased parity.
Connecticut’s 25-11 season topped the East, a strong run. Their Finals return after 2019 showed grit, not luck. Vegas’ stars like Wilson and Plum outshone Sun’s depth. Fans cheered a franchise on the cusp. The loss stung after a dominant year. The Aces took the throne.
Post-Finals, Sun eyed 2023 with Thomas leading. Vegas celebrated their first title, a breakthrough. The 2022 loss fueled Connecticut’s fire. Fans clung to Jones’ fight as hope. The Sun rose high, just not highest. The WNBA crowned a new champ.
