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Bentley scores 21 points and Sun cruise to 88-71 win over Fever

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Connecticut Sun's Alex Bentley (20) drives past Indiana Fever's Natasha Howard (33) during the first half of their WNBA basketball game in Uncasville, Conn., Saturday, June 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Fred Beckham) (The Associated Press)

Indiana Fever's Erlana Larkins (2) is guarded by Connecticut Sun's Kelsey Bone, left, and Connecticut Sun's Kelsey Griffin (5) during the first half of their WNBA basketball game in Uncasville, Conn., Saturday, June 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Fred Beckham) (The Associated Press)

Alex Bentley had 21 points to lead four Connecticut players in double figures and the Sun beat the Indiana Fever 88-71 Saturday night.

Bentley added five assists, Allison Hightower had 11 points and five assists, and Katie Douglas scored 15 points.

Connecticut leading scorer Chiney Ogwumike played only 19 minutes due to foul trouble. She finished with 12 points for the Sun (3-6).

Rookie Natasha Howard scored 14 points for Indiana (4-4) and reserve Lynetta Kizer had 12.