Connecticut Sun @ Los Angeles Sparks
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Game Nuggets
- Rae Burrell led all players with 20 PTS (2 REB, 2 AST) for Los Angeles Sparks. Rae Burrell →
- Los Angeles Sparks came in 0-5 over their previous 5 games. Los Angeles Sparks →
- Meeting 3 of the season between these teams — Los Angeles Sparks was 0-2 in the series before tip-off. Los Angeles Sparks →
Box Score
Connecticut Sun
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | MIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Miller | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Olivia Nelson-Ododa | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Kennedy Burke | 11 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 31 |
| Charlisse Leger-Walker | 5 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| Leila Lacan | 13 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 29 |
| Raegan Beers | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 14 |
| Nell Angloma | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 11 |
| Hailey Van Lith | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 10 |
| Saniya Rivers | 14 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 28 |
| Gianna Kneepkens | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19 |
| Ashlon Jackson | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13 |
Los Angeles Sparks
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | MIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nneka Ogwumike | 11 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 33 |
| Dearica Hamby | 10 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| Erica Wheeler | 11 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Ariel Atkins | 6 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 25 |
| Rae Burrell | 20 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 30 |
| Emma Cannon | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Cameron Brink | 7 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Jihyun Park | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Tonie Morgan | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Chance Gray | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Monique Akoa Makani | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
Team Stats
| Team | FG | 3PT | FT | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut Sun | 26-74 | 4-24 | 12-18 | 30 | 16 | 15 | 3 | 13 |
| Los Angeles Sparks | 27-53 | 8-18 | 15-19 | 40 | 19 | 4 | 3 | 24 |
Game Recap
The Los Angeles Sparks defeated the Connecticut Sun 77-68 on August 23, 2026.
Rae Burrell led all scorers for Los Angeles, pouring in 20 points while adding two rebounds and two assists. Nneka Ogwumike contributed a double-double effort for the Sparks, finishing with 11 points and a game-high 11 rebounds to go along with an assist. Their combined production helped Los Angeles secure the win at home.
Connecticut was paced by Saniya Rivers, who scored 14 points with three rebounds and two assists. Leila Lacan added 13 points and dished out a team-high four assists, though her effort was not enough to overcome the Sparks' balanced attack.
The final margin came down to nine points, with Los Angeles' interior presence and scoring depth proving decisive over the course of the contest.
This matchup was part of the WNBA regular season schedule, with both teams closing out the game with the Sparks improving their standing behind Burrell's 20-point performance and Ogwumike's double-double.
Final: Connecticut Sun 68, Los Angeles Sparks 77.
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