Connecticut Sun vs. Los Angeles Sparks - June 18, 2024

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79

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Recap

Stats

Plays

Social

Odds

Standings

Scoring Summary

Teams

Sparks logo, Sparks 4-11, 1ST 14, 2ND 14, 3RD 20, 4TH 22, TOT 70

Sparks(4-11)

Sun logo, Sun 13-1, 1ST 18, 2ND 21, 3RD 24, 4TH 16, TOT 79

Sun(13-1)

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2ND

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4TH

TOT

14

14

20

22

70

18

21

24

16

79

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ClutchPoints

4h

EXCLUSIVE: Sparks' forward Cameron Brink and @newbalance officially launched the “Malibu Melt” Player Exclusive Sneaker Pack featuring the NB P400 Low and 740. Story: https://t.co/Oj0F98nQNb

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ClutchPoints

4h

EXCLUSIVE: Sparks' forward Cameron Brink and @newbalance officially launched the “Malibu Melt” Player Exclusive Sneaker Pack featuring the new P400 Low and 740. Story: https://t.co/Oj0F98nQNb

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USA TODAY Sports

13h

Phoenix Mercury forward Kahleah Cooper was named to the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game as a replacement for injured Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum. https://t.co/ZlGBn038g5

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Connecticut Sun

17h

Styled to perfection✨ @OliviaKNelson steppin’ into All-Star Weekend in style on the Orange Carpet🤩 #GetClose | #CTSun | #WNBAAllStarWeekend

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Connecticut Sun

23h

Sun fam, it’s time to vote for your “Powering Breakthroughs” Play of the Game presented by Yale New Haven Health. #GetClose | #CTSun | @ynhhealth

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Bleacher Report•6h

Angel Reese's Barbie Doll 💕Dream star shares first look. See it here 📲

Bleacher Report•8h

Updated Power Rankings 📊Where every team stands at the All-Star break ➡️

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Plum Out Of All-Star GameSparks star (lower leg) expects to return to action next week

01:55

Fever Drop 123 PTS on Sun 🤯

Indiana sets new franchise record for points in a game

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Fever Could Not Be Tamed 🔥Clark, Mitchell and Boston combine for 72 pts in beatdown over Sun

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WNBA Meeting on Player SafetyLeague releases statement on recent increase in racist, hateful and abusive messaging towards players

02:00

Alyssa Thomas Double-Double on Sparks 👊

Mercury star was sensational in win over rivals

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WNBA 3-Pt Contest Set 🎯Mabrey, Fudd headline field. All 6 participants here 📲

Bleacher Report•1d

3 Stars Declined 3-Pt Contest ❌Caitlin, Sabrina and Kayla McBride decided not to participate (ESPN)

Bleacher Report•2d

Paige Won't Play TonightWings star out vs. Liberty after collision during Sunday's game

02:00

DeWanna Bonner Cooks Sun 🔥

Mercury vet scores season-high 21 points to lead team to 72-63 win

01:59

Paige Drops 25 On Sparks 😮‍💨

Wings star needed all of them in win over LA

01:56

Sun-Mercury Highlights

07/17/2026

01:55

Sparks-Sky Highlights

07/17/2026

00:59

🚨 Caitlin Clark Drops 45 & 10

First-ever 40 and 10 game in WNBA history while also breaking a franchise scoring record

Ogwumike Sets Sparks Record ⚡

WNBA

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@WNBA

History for Nneka. 👑 Nneka Ogwumike pulls up from midrange to become the @LASparks' all-time leading scorer with 6,265 points and counting! LAS-CHI | ION

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No. 1. 💜💛 Nneka Ogwumike has passed Lisa Leslie to become the @LASparks' all-time leading scorer with 6,265 career points. Since being selected No. 1 overall in the 2012 WNBA Draft, Ogwumike has helped lead the Sparks to a WNBA championship, earned league MVP honors, and

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Bleacher Report•1w

WNBA All-Star Rosters 📝🐺 Bueckers x Stewie 🤝 A'ja links with Caitlin Clark 📲 Full teams after draft

highposthoops.com•1w

Sparks’ struggles make Rae Burrell’s breakout season all the more importantIt hasn't been a great season for the Sparks as a whole, but Rae Burrell is putting up the best numbers of her career.

01:56

Aaliyah Edwards Drops 21 Off The Bench 🪣

Sun forward couldn't miss in win over Fire

highposthoops.com•1w

The Sparks' woes started at least two WNBA seasons agoThe Los Angeles Sparks fired GM Raegan Pebley last week, but the problems with the team go back several years.

Bleacher Report•1w

LA Sparks Part Ways with GMZach Knowlton, Nate Nielsen to serve as interim in place of Raegan Pebley

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Aces' Historic Win 🎰2nd largest point differential in WNBA history

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Wings-Tempo Sets Record 🎟️Duel between Paige and Marina Mabrey is most attended regular season game in WNBA history 📸

Bleacher Report•2w

Reeve Becomes Winningest HC 🙌Lynx coach breaks record for most wins in WNBA history 📸

Bleacher Report•2w

Fever-Sparks Final Box ScoreTap for stats, highlights from LA and Indiana 📲

01:53

Cheryl Reeve Earns 380th Win 🔥

Kayla McBride comes through with Phee and Olivia Miles out

Bleacher Report•2w

Clark Returns Tonight 👀Caitlin (back) to play vs. Sparks, but will sit Thursday vs. Mercury 🎥

01:26

Biggest WNBA All-Star Snubs 😬

Top names that missed out on the roster 🎥

highposthoops.com•2w

Desperate Sparks, Mercury have tough Chennedy Carter decision to make after Aces exitThe Aces waived Chennedy Carter, giving struggling teams an opportunity to pick u a high-level scorer if they’re willing to take the risk.

Bleacher Report•2w

WNBA All-Star Reserves 💫Angel Reese, Kelsey Plum headline list. Full roster here 📲

01:59

Sun-Lynx Highlights

07/06/2026

01:56

Storm Blow Out Sparks 😮‍💨

Flau'jae drops 23 points as LA loses 3rd game in a row

highposthoops.com•2w

The Sparks made the only Kate Martin decision they could haveThe Los Angeles Sparks signed Kate Martin to a contract for the rest of the 2026 WNBA season, the appropriate plan for a player who brings a lot to the team.

highposthoops.com•2w

Sparks must take advantage of strange Betnijah Laney-Hamilton situation in New YorkBetnijah Laney-Hamilton wasn’t in Chris DeMarco’s rotation in the last two games. If he’s not lpaying her, the Sparks should inquire about a trade.

Bleacher Report•2w

ESPN Legend Defends Caitlin ClarkLinda Cohn rips 'stupidity' of WNBA players' All-Star voting 🎥

Bleacher Report•3w

Clark Makes 5-Min Statement🎙️Caitlin addresses media for first time since Alyssa Thomas incident. Watch here 📲

01:57

Wings-Sun Highlights

07/02/2026

Bleacher Report•3w

WNBA All-Star Starters ⭐A'ja and rookie sensation Olivia Miles headline player poll. Full list here 📲

Bleacher Report•3w

5 Trade Deadline Ideas 💡Swaps involving Kelsey, Arike, more that could improve playoff contenders ➡️

Bleacher Report•3w

Alyssa Thomas Calls Out WNBAMercury star says league 'remains silent' after receiving death threats over Clark altercation

highposthoops.com•3w

One Sparks player is built to step up in Kelsey Plum's absence The Los Angeles Sparks are in a tough spot right now, but, luckily, they have one guard who can step up.

01:59

Kelsey Mitchell Dominates Sparks 🧨

Fever star drops 26 in Caitlin Clark's absence

Bleacher Report•3w

Citron COLD-BLOODED in 4OT Win 🥶Mystics star didn't flinch in historical victory over Fire 📲

01:19

HISTORIC 4OT WNBA GAME 🎞️

Most combined points EVER in 2nd quadruple-OT game in WNBA history

highposthoops.com•3w

Lynne Roberts’ Sparks future may depend on ability to make bold prediction realityThe Sparks still struggle defensively, but Lynne Roberts is determined to fix it.

01:58

Mystics-Sun Highlights

06/26/2026

01:42

Cardoso Drops 30 on 13/13 FG 🤯

Sky center sets new WNBA record for most FGM without a miss

Bleacher Report•3w

WNBA Icons Advocate for ClarkCandace, Delle Donne and Cheryl Reeve want better protection for players

01:17

🚨 Marina Mabrey Scores 53 🤯

Tied for most points EVER in a WNBA game while also tying 3PM record

Bleacher Report•4w

Brink Shares Pic of Injury 😳Sparks star posts gruesome ankle sprain that sidelined her 📸

highposthoops.com•4w

The Sparks are once again faced with a familiar problemThe Los Angeles Sparks will be forced to play without Kelsey Plum for four weeks after she suffered an injury to her lower left leg.

Bleacher Report•1mo

WNBA All-Star Voting UpdateFever duo leading the league so far. Full results here 📲

Bleacher Report•1mo

Kelsey Plum Out 4 WeeksSparks star dealing with lower leg injury

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Griner All-Time Blocks Leader ✋Sun star moved to first place in WNBA history with 878

01:59

Sun Beat Sky by 29 😟

Olivia Nelson-Ododa's double-double helps Connecticut snap 7-game losing streak

00:23

Nneka Ogwumike Game Winner 👌

Sparks forward helps complete 17-point comeback with buzzer beater 🎥

01:57

Liberty-Sparks Highlights

06/21/2026

highposthoops.com•1mo

Los Angeles Sparks have to immediately make a Kate Martin decision The Los Angeles Sparks will be forced to make a decision about what to do with Kate Martin's contract as soon as this week.

Bleacher Report•1mo

Angel Reese Breaks Record 🤫Dream star reflects on becoming fastest player in WNBA history to reach 1,000 rebounds 🎥

01:30

🚨Marina Mabrey Makes 9 Threes

Tempo star ties WNBA record just one week after Chelsea Gray's historic night

Bleacher Report•1mo

Re-Drafting the 2024 Class 🔄How Caitlin, Angel and Co. stack up two years later ➡️

highposthoops.com•1mo

The writing’s already on the wall for Kate Martin’s future with the SparksKate Martin has already played most of the games she can appear in on a developmental contract, so the Sparks have to make a choice about her future.

01:57

Sonia Citron Double-Double on Sun 😤

Mystics star continues cooking the league in win over Connecticut

01:28

Don't Panic About The Aces Yet 😰

This has happened before...

Bleacher Report•1mo

Cam Brink Sprains AnkleSparks star set to miss undisclosed amount of time

Bleacher Report•1mo

Top All-Star Vote-Getters 👀A'ja and Paige lead the ballot. Full list here 📲

Bleacher Report•1mo

WNBA Adding Six Games 📈League announces 50-game regular season starting in 2027

highposthoops.com•1mo

Sparks' Cameron Brink injury couldn't come at a worse timeCameron Brink is out with an injury again, a reality that will have a big impact on how the Los Angeles Sparks perform against the Minnesota Lynx tonight.

01:59

Valkyries Cruise Past Sparks 💨

Golden State takes control from start to finish against LA

Bleacher Report•1mo

Updated Top 25 Player Rankings 📊Olivia Miles making a major leap while Caitlin Clark slides in the pecking order ➡️

Bleacher Report•1mo

Flagrant 2 Committed on AngelTempo forward Isabelle Harrison ejected for taking down Dream star

01:57

Sparks-Mercury Highlights

06/13/2026

Bleacher Report•1mo

Clark Calls Out Refs 👀Fever star felt like official wanted to 'insert himself into the game' 🎥

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Clark No. 2 All-Time in 25-5-5 GamesFever star drops 25 points to keep Indiana atop the Commissioner Cup standings 📲

01:56

Caitlin Clark Drops 25 on Sun 🪣

Fever star leads team to 3rd straight win as Connecticut moves to 2-13

highposthoops.com•1mo

Sparks must address key weakness to flip script on entire seasonThe Los Angeles Sparks must fix this overwhelming problem before their season becomes unsalvageable.

01:21

Clark, Boston Make WNBA History 📈

Fever stars become 1st teammates ever to each record a 30-point double-double

01:56

Paige Drops 31 on 70% FG 😱

With no free throws. Bueckers leads Wings to Commissioner’s Cup victory over Mercury

01:47

🚨 Chelsea Gray Makes 9 Threes

4x champ ties WNBA record for most triples made in a game

02:00

Tempo Wins OT Thriller 🍿

Brittney Skyes drops 38 to lead Toronto to 106-102 win over Sun

01:57

Sparks Handle Storm ⚡️

Plum's double-double leads charge in narrow 88-83 road win

Bleacher Report•2mo

New WNBA Power Rankings 📊Where every team stands after the season's first month ➡️

01:55

Liberty Wins 5 Straight 🗽

Stewart leads NY with 28 points in win against Sun

01:57

Sun-Sky Highlights

06/05/2026

01:58

Sparks Snap 3-Game Skid 🙌

LA secures 17-pt blowout win vs. Fire as Hamby and Ogwumike both score 20+

01:54

Wings Spoil Plum's Return 🙂‍↕️

Paige dishes career-high 14 assists, Ogunbowale drops 30 as Dallas wins 4th in a row

Bleacher Report•2mo

Wings Trio Cook Sparks ♨️Paige, Ogunbowale and Shepard all pop off to lead Dallas to 7-3 record

01:26

What's Going On With The Fever? 🤔

Tensions running high after .500 start

01:30

Olivia Miles Makes 8 Threes 💦

No. 2 pick in WNBA draft sets new rookie record for triples made in a game

01:52

Dream Duo Drops 62 on Sun 🪣

Howard (36 pts), Gray (26 pts) have their way in Commissioner's Cup win

01:59

Aces Handle Sparks 😮‍💨

A'ja drops 25-15 for Vegas to open WNBA Commissioner's Cup

Bleacher Report•2mo

Fever Keeping Stephanie WhiteIndy Star reporter refutes Skip Bayless' viral post regarding HC's dismissal 📲

01:57

Sparks-Sun Highlights

05/30/2026

Bleacher Report•2mo

Hailey Van Lith Re-Joins SunNo. 11 pick in 2025 draft getting a developmental contract despite being waived earlier (ESPN)

01:55

Sparks-Mystics Highlights

05/29/2026

Bleacher Report•2mo

Sun Waive Hailey Van LithGuard let go from second WNBA team this season

highposthoops.com•2mo

Kelsey Plum's injury comes at a bad time for the Los Angeles SparksKelsey Plum will miss at least a week on the court for the Sparks after suffering an injury - news that comes just as the team needs her the most.

01:54

Sun-Fire Highlights

05/27/2026

01:28

Angel Reese Is Dominating 😤

Dream were big winners after offseason trade

Bleacher Report•2mo

Kelsey Plum Has Ankle SprainSparks star to be reevaluated in one week (ESPN)

01:56

Sun-Valkyries Highlights

05/25/2026

highposthoops.com•2mo

Connecticut Sun's plight has roots in 2023 team exodus led by Jonquel JonesThe Connecticut Sun is last in the WNBA rankings and there are no clear signs the team will recover this season.

highposthoops.com•2mo

Aneesah Morrow keeps exposing a baffling Connecticut Sun decisionAneesah Morrow is quickly establishing herself as one of the Connecticut Sun's most important players, making her current role all the more puzzling.

Bleacher Report•2mo

Olivia Miles Makes History 📈No. 2 overall pick in elite company through first 6 WNBA games

01:57

Sparks-Aces Highlights

05/23/2026

01:04

Kelsey Plum Drops 38 🤯

2 points shy of a career-high in revenge game against Aces on the road

Brink Gets 1st Start This Season 👀

Los Angeles Sparks

2mo

@LASparks

Cam gets the start tonight for the Sparks!

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01:12

WNBA Surprises, Disappointments 👀

10 days into the season, this is where we're at

01:57

Cooke Drops 25 as Storm Handle Sun 👊

Sun fall to WNBA worst 1-6 after the loss

highposthoops.com•2mo

Growing pains still affect Sparks after Cameron Brink erased early fearsCameron Brink is still developing and figuring things out after a devastating injury cost her most of her first two seasons.

01:57

Hamby Heats Up in Phoenix ♨️

Mercury had no answers for Sparks star

01:59

Sun-Storm Highlights

05/20/2026

Bleacher Report•2mo

Brink Headlines New Balance ReleaseSparks star featured in P400 Low campaign 📸

01:59

Fire SURVIVE Sun Comeback 😅

Portland holds off Connecticut in the final seconds for win

highposthoops.com•2mo

Sparks need an answer to a potential Kelsey Plum problemKelsey Plum is a tremendous shooting guard, but her potential as a point guard remains to be seen - and the Sparks need to figure this out soon.

01:56

Tempo-Sparks Highlights

05/17/2026

01:59

Tempo-Sparks Highlights

05/15/2026

01:59

Aces-Sun Highlights

05/15/2026

Bleacher Report•2mo

Lisa Leslie Getting Statue 🤩Sparks to honor legend outside Crypto.com Arena

Bleacher Report•3mo

First WNBA Power Rankings 📊How every team stacks up ahead of the season tipoff ➡️

Bleacher Report•2mo

WNBA, NBA Approve Sun SaleTeam's relocation to Houston official for 2027 📸

highposthoops.com•2mo

Defiant Cameron Brink performance exposes flawed Sparks decisionCameron Brink's performance against the Indiana Fever should make the Los Angeles Sparks rethink their current decision process.

01:56

Fever-Sparks Highlights

05/13/2026

01:58

Aces-Sun Highlights

05/13/2026

Bleacher Report•2mo

Paige Describes WNBA Stars 👀Bueckers appears in Hot Ones Versus alongside Aaliyah Edwards 🎥

01:54

Aces Destroy Sparks 🎰

Jackie Young, Chennedy Carter both score 20+ in blowout win

01:53

Storm-Sun Highlights

05/10/2026

Bleacher Report•3mo

WNBA Opening Night HighlightsBest reactions and moments from 3-game slate

01:54

Liberty Destroys Sun in Opener 😤

Stewie drops 31-10 line to start season strong

Bleacher Report•3mo

Top 25 WNBA Player Rankings 👀How Caitlin, Angel, more stack up ahead of tonight's season tipoff ➡️

Bleacher Report•3mo

WNBA 'Rebel Edition' Unis 🔥Every squad drops new looks ahead of Opening Night 📸

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Phee: WNBA 'Too Physical'Lynx star hoping for significant changes to how game is officiated 🎥

Bleacher Report•3mo

🚨Hailey Van Lith Joins SunFree-agent guard claimed by Connecticut after being waived by Sky (ESPN)

highposthoops.com•3mo

Undeniable A'ja Wilson, Las Vegas Aces truth dominates 2026 WNBA seasonThe Aces dominated the annual WNBA GM survey-and for good reason. They are the standard.

Bleacher Report•3mo

Angel Reese Trade Shocked WNBA GMsBlockbuster Dream-Sky deal was among most surprising offseason moves in recent survey

Bleacher Report•3mo

GM Picks for Top Cornerstones ⭐️Execs reveal which of the top players they would build a team around

Bleacher Report•3mo

WNBA Featured on Game ShowCelebrity Jeopardy! showcased the league by giving it a category

Bleacher Report•3mo

GM Picks for WNBA MVP 🏆Execs reveal their frontrunners for the major award 📲

Bleacher Report•3mo

🚨 Tina Charles RetiresLegend. 9x All-WNBA big and 2012 MVP calls it a career after 14 seasons. Tap for announcement 📸

highposthoops.com•3mo

Sparks' Cameron Brink decision keeps massive 2025 concern aliveThe Sparks' lineup decision makes sense, but it could also make it more difficult to improve one of their biggest weaknesses from last season.

Bleacher Report•3mo

WNBA Team Valuations💰Valkyries and Liberty lead Sportico's top-5 list ahead of 2026 season 📲

Bleacher Report•3mo

Clark Injured in PreseasonFever star was limping following contact on an attempted three-pointer vs. Wings

Bleacher Report•3mo

WNBA Court Origins Unis 🔥Liberty, Sparks and Mercury drop special edition jerseys for 30th season 📸

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WNBA National TV Schedule 📺Two big games highlight opening weekend. Tap for full announcement 📲

Bleacher Report•3mo

Kelsey Plum Leaves Under Armour ❌Sparks star has recently been wearing Adidas gear

Bleacher Report•3mo

USA's FIBA Women's World Cup GroupTournament tips off Sept. 4 in Berlin 📲

Bleacher Report•3mo

2027 Mock Draft Has Clear No. 1 🔢Looking ahead to next year's crop of potential first-rounders ➡️

Bleacher Report•3mo

Fever Giving Boston $6.3M3x All-Star agrees to four-year extension giving her the highest total salary in WNBA history (Shams)

Bleacher Report•3mo

🚨 Lynx Give Collier Supermax5x All-Star agrees to one-year deal to return to Minnesota (ESPN)