The Connecticut Sun Rally Late to Defeat the Los Angeles Sparks 69-61 in a Historic Game
A Back-and-Forth Battle
The game was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams trading the lead several times. The Sparks held a slim 30-29 lead at halftime, but the Sun came out strong in the third quarter and took a 51-45 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
The Sparks fought back in the fourth quarter, and they tied the game at 59 with just over two minutes remaining. But the Sun hit some clutch shots down the stretch, and they held on for the 69-61 victory.
Alyssa Thomas Leads the Way
Alyssa Thomas led the way for the Sun with 22 points, 12 rebounds, and 6 assists. Jasmine Thomas also had a strong game, scoring 18 points and dishing out 7 assists.
Nneka Ogwumike's Quiet Night
Nneka Ogwumike, the Sparks' leading scorer, had a quiet night, scoring just 12 points on 4-of-15 shooting. However, she did grab 10 rebounds.
A Historic Win
The win was the Sun's first over the Sparks since 2019. It was also the first time that the Sun had won in Los Angeles since 2017.
The victory gave the Sun a 2-1 record on their three-game road trip.
What's Next?
The Sun will return home to face the New York Liberty on Saturday, August 26.
The Sparks will also return home, where they will face the Dallas Wings on Sunday, August 27.
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