NEW YORK -- Connecticut Sun coach Curt Miller knew his team might struggle in his first season on the bench.Despite not having as many victories as he would like, Miller believes the future is bright for the Sun (6-16).This break will be good for our young group as it gives us a chance to teach and build for the future, Miller said. The way the schedule has been packed in there hasnt been too much time to practice.The Sun knocked off Minnesota and took Los Angeles to overtime before falling to the team with the best record in the WNBA. Connecticut was also right there with New York before faltering late. Thats the top three teams in The Associated Press WNBA power poll .Were definitely improving, we just need to figure out a way to get over the hump more often, said Chiney Ogwumike.The 2014 rookie of the year has been a big reason for the Suns strong play lately. Shes averaged 17.2 points and 8.7 rebounds over her last five games. Ogwumike sat out 2015 rehabilitating from microfracture surgery and is starting to play like her old self.The Sun have been competitive in most of their games this season. They are 1/3 in overtime contests and have lost 11 by nine points or less.---POWER POLL: Los Angeles, Minnesota and New York have run away from the rest of the league. A look at this weeks WNBA poll:1. Los Angeles (20-2): The Sparks finally lost on the road after a record start. They close out the first part of the season with games at Indiana and Washington.2. Minnesota (19-4): A couple games off to rest her knee and Seimone Augustus is looking refreshed.3. New York (17-7): Five of the Libertys seven losses have come against Los Angeles and Minnesota. Looks like they might have to beat both of them to win the title4. Atlanta (12-11): A lost week turned around with a blowout of Los Angeles. Consistency has eluded the Dream this season.5. Chicago (10-12): A last-second shot by Elena Delle Donne saved the Sky from a historic collapse. They want to reach .500 by the Olympic break.6. Indiana (9-11): Tamika Catchings farewell tour will make its final regular season stop at Madison Square Garden on Thursday morning.7. Phoenix (10-13): The Mercury have just one game this week and will have Diana Taurasi back in the lineup after she had to sit a game for technical foul accumulation.8. Dallas (9-14): The break couldnt come at a better point for the Wings, who hope to have Glory Johnson back when its over. She broke a toe and is out 4-to-6 weeks.9. Washington (9-13): After a brutal road trip during which the Mystics went 0-5, theyll be happy to finish off the first part of their season with two home games against New York and Los Angeles.10. Seattle (8-14): Showed resiliency down 25 points to Chicago before falling on a last-second shot. Breanna Stewart and Jewell Loyd have them in the playoff hunt.11. Connecticut (6-16): Have played the top teams in the league tough, just dont have too many wins to show for it. Visit Dallas and Chicago this week.12. San Antonio (5-17): The break cant come fast enough for the last place Stars. San Antonio has lost its last two games by a combined 43 points.---PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Elena Delle Donne is starting to show the form that won her the leagues MVP last season. She averaged 24.7 points and 7.3 rebounds to help Chicago go 2-1 this week. She had a big 3-pointer over Breanna Stewart to stave off a crushing loss. She also surpassed the 2,000-point plateau becoming the third fastest player to reach that milestone. Other players receiving votes included Brittney Griner, Nneka Ogwumike and Maya Moore.---GAME OF THE WEEK: Sky at Mercury, 10 p.m. ET on Tuesday night. Its always exciting when Delle Donne and Brittney Griner play each other. The top two picks in the 2013 draft square off in a key pre-Olympic break game. Cheap Jordan 12 For Sale . 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Inter president Erick Thohir says in a club statement on Wednesday that Vidic is "one of the worlds best defenders and his qualities, international pedigree, and charisma will be an asset. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- New Mexico forward Tim Williams had 20 points and Elijah Brown scored a season-high 19 points with eight rebounds as the Lobos pulled away late Friday to beat downstate rival New Mexico State 72-59.New Mexico (3-0) forced 20 turnovers, turning them into 20 points, and gave it up only three times in the second half. The Lobos rallied from 30-29 halftime deficit after the Aggies finished the first half with a 13-6 run.I thought our defense was a lot better, New Mexico coach Craig Neal said. I thought their focus was a lot better, just because of how hard they played. If you play that hard, they can be really good.Ian Baker scored 25 for the Aggies (2-2) and Sidy NDir added 14, but the pair of guards combined to go 13 of 30 from the field.New Mexico overcame a poor shooting effort after going 1 for 10 on 3-pointers and 24 for 54 overall (44 percent). The Lobos made 23 of 37 free throws (62 percent), led by Williams, who was 10 of 13 from the line.Sam Logwood added 12 points and four assists for the Lobos.BIG PICTURENew Mexico: Brown and Williams are New Mexicos best players, but both were having off nights until the game was on the line. With the Lobos leading 44-42 after a 9-0 Aggies run, Williams and Brown combined to score 20 of the Lobos next 22 points in a 22-8 run that decided the game.I dont we had great execution in the first half then we slowed down and let the game come to us, Neal said. And then we had really good execution in the second half. We were able to Tim Williams and Elijah and some guys going.New Mexico State: The Aggies were unable to capitalize on a size advantage inside with 6-10 forward Johnathon Wilkins fouling out without any contributions and 7-2 Tanveer Bhullar finishing with nine points and 10 rebounds.The defensive rebounding still has a long way to go, New Mexico State coach Paul Weir said. We went to a small lineup which hurrt us a little bit.dddddddddddd. But were just not rebounding well enough right now to win games.THIS JUST INNew Mexico junior forward Joe Furstinger, who had not played a minute in the first two games of the season, made his first appearance with 5:36 left in the in the first half and had an immediate impact, forcing a turnover on the ensuing inbounds play, then drawing an intentional foul on a drive on the other end of the floor. He finished with six points.He turned zero minutes into 12 because he did exactly what I asked him to do, Neal said. He didnt take any bad shots. He played with intensity. He played post defense. .He came in and did a heck of job. If I had an MVP of the game, it had to be him. He was outstanding.Likewise, Bhullar had not played this season either because of fitness issues, but he also made his presence felt.We kind of have some physical standards in place for these guys to meet in order to play, Paul Weir said. And Tanveer just met his. He wasnt going to play until he met them. I thought he looked pretty good for his first game. Hes trimmed down quite a bit. Hes moving a lot better. But he made an impact.QUOTABLEI think Tim thinks he can score on a guy whos eight-foot tall, Neal said of his power forward, who is averaging 23 points a game.UP NEXTNew Mexico heads to California to face Virginia Tech on Thanksgiving in the Wooden Legacy Classic in Fullerton. The Lobos are hoping to reach the championship round in the event and a possible matchup with former coach Steve Alford and his son, Albuquerque prep star Bryce Alford.New Mexico State goes home for a Sunday meeting with Bethune-Cookman as part of the University of San Diego Classic tournament. The Aggies continue that tournament at home Tuesday against Nicholls State. ' ' '