However, the Sun battled back and tied the game at 67 on a layup by rookie guard Leïla Lacan. A layup by Sparks forward Rae Burrell with 9.8 seconds left in the third gave the home team a 69-67 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

Kelsey Plum scored 18 of her 23 points in the second half as Connecticut (3-18) lost to the Sparks for the first time since 2020.

Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Sparks forward Rickea Jackson (2) holds back guard Kelsey Plum (10) after tempers flared in the second half against the Chi

As the Sparks try to climb the league standings, they will host the Washington Mystics Tuesday night, in the first of a four-game series in the last 23 games of the regular season.

Connecticut Sun rookie guard Saniya Rivers said that the Boston market would be an appealing spot for the WNBA franchise if they relocated.

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Rookie guard Saniya Rivers goes for career-high scoring output in the effort. Los Angeles, CA (July 13, 2025)- Tonight, the Connecticut Sun (3-18) dropped a close road-contest to the Los Angeles Sparks (7-14),

Sparks head coach Lynne Roberts was impressed with rookie center Sania Feagin following the team’s win against the Sun.

Kelsey Plum scored 18 of her 23 points in the second half, Azurá Stevens finished with 21 points and 11 rebounds and the Los Angeles Sparks beat Connecticut 92-88 to snap a 13-game losing streak against the Sun.