UNCASVILLE, Conn., June 27 (Ticker) -- The Connecticut Sun made it an extremely long night for Tina Thompson and the Houston Comets.

Nykesha Sales scored 19 points and the Sun frustrated Thompson into her worst night as a professional en route to a 73-57 victory over the Comets.

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Katie Douglas added 15 points and Margo Dydek contributed 10 and 13 rebounds for the Sun, who trailed for only 12 seconds in improving to 6-1 at home.

Sales scored eight points in the first quarter, when Connecticut raced to a 19-8 lead. Houston made just 4-of-20 shots and committed five of its 17 turnovers in the opening period.

Holding a 38-20 advantage at the half, the Sun scored the first seven points of the third quarter to take their biggest lead.

Named to the WNBA's All-Decade Team earlier this year, Thompson had a forgettable night. The six-year veteran was held to a career-low two points on 1-of-12 shooting.

It also was a struggle for Comets star Sheryl Swoopes, who was limited to nine points on 4-of-15 shooting.

Dawn Staley scored 17 points and Michelle Snow had 14 and 12 rebounds for the Comets, who shot just 34 percent (24-of-71) overall.