Connecticut Sun vs. Los Angeles Sparks - August 20, 2024

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61

FinalAug 20

69

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Recap

Stats

Plays

Social

Odds

Standings

Scoring Summary

Teams

Sparks logo, Sparks 6-22, 1ST 20, 2ND 15, 3RD 11, 4TH 15, TOT 61

Sparks(6-22)

Sun logo, Sun 20-7, 1ST 17, 2ND 24, 3RD 12, 4TH 16, TOT 69

Sun(20-7)

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20

15

11

15

61

17

24

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69

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Breaking NewsWNBA denounces 'bad-faith' transgender debate and says league has no eligibility issues (AP)

01:53

Noemie Brochant TORCHES Sparks 🧯

Mercury forward was feeling it in LA

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Rhyne Howard Makes History 🙌Dream star is fastest player EVER to hit 100 threes in a season 📸

02:00

Valkyries Nearly Blow 4Q Lead 😭

Sparks almost complete comeback but Golden State locks in down the stretch

01:26

New WNBA 3-PT Record 🪣

Lynx's Kayla McBride drops 10 triples on Wings for most in a single game ever

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Kayla McBride Breaks 3-PT Record 🎯Lynx star had herself a DAY as she makes the most triples EVER in a WNBA game vs. Wings

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Breaking NewsWNBA commissioner says league will continue discussing issue of transgender participation (AP)

highposthoops.com•5d

Cheryl Reeve’s ruthless critique may be just what the Lynx need after loss to Sparks Coming off a ten-game winning streak, you could expect the Lynx to be pretty happy with where they are, but after a streak-ending surprise loss to the Sparks, C

Bleacher Report•6d

1 Word for Every Team's Season 🗣️Bite-sized takes on every club so far 📲

02:00

Sparks Snap Lynx Win Streak ⚡️

Los Angeles pops off and defeats Minnesota

highposthoops.com•1w

Sparks still have a chance to make up for egregious Dominique Malonga mistakeDominique Malonga just scored 31 points against the Liberty, reminding the Sparks of what they gave up for a short Kelsey Plum experience.

00:22

Plum Bear Hugs Dream HC 😅

Mercury star went all out to hustle for the ball

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WNBA Cleveland's Team Name 👀First look at 'Sirens' logo and colors. (📸 via @clevelandwnba)

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Post-Deadline Power Rankings 📊Breaking down every team's title chances after Sunday's trade deadline ➡️

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Kelsey Plum Traded to MercuryPhoenix acquiring 5x WNBA All-Star guard from Sparks (Shams)

01:54

Wings Handle Sun 😯

Jessica Shepard, Arike Ogunbowale led the charge

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Kelsey Plum Thanks LA 💛Ready for her chapter in Phoenix after trade to Mercury 📸

01:58

Sparks End Losing Streak 👊

LA wins first game after Plum trade

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Grading Kelsey Plum Trade 🔠Breaking down late-night blockbuster deal between Sparks and Mercury 📲

highposthoops.com•1w

Kelsey Plum trade just handed the Sparks a second chance they shouldn't wasteThe Phoenix Mercury have acquired Kelsey Plum's services, in turn granting the Los Angeles Sparks an opportunity they can't afford to pass up.

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Phee Expected To Stay on Lynx5x All-Star likely to remain in Minnesota despite trade rumors (ESPN)

🚨 Sun, Tempo Making Trade

Toronto Tempo

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@TempoBasketball

The Toronto Tempo have acquired Aneesah Morrow in exchange for a second round Draft Pick in 2028 and the rights to Maria Kliundikova. In a corresponding move, the team has waived guard Tima Pouye.

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Stewie Top 10 in Scoring 📈Liberty star passes Candace Parker who happened to be on the call. Tap to watch 🎥

highposthoops.com•1w

The Sparks' Kelsey Plum question isn't a good look for the teamLos Angeles might be setting up to trade Kelsey Plum ahead of (or even on) the August 2 WNBA trade deadline.

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Sparks' Asking Price on PlumLA 'asking for the world' in any trade for 5x All-Star guard (ESPN)

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Kelsey Plum Trade Packages 🎯Top suitors, potential deals for Sparks star ahead of Sunday's deadline ➡️

01:57

Liberty-Sparks Highlights

07/28/2026

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Sun-Mystics Highlights

07/28/2026

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Phee, Plum Could Be TradedLynx and Sparks superstars among players who may move at the deadline (The Athletic)

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NBA 2K27 Official Gameplay 🎮Are you copping? 🎥

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Updated WNBA Mock Draft 🔢Full first-round predictions as the race for JuJu Watkins intensifies ➡️

00:27

Dunk in WNBA All-Star Game 💥

Dominique Malonga throws it down months after Unrivaled slam

02:04

Jonquel Jones Fries Team Coop 🍳

Liberty star's dominant double-double helps Team Spoon get the win

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Jonquel Jones Wins ASG MVP 🤩Liberty star put on a masterclass vs. Team Coop

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Team Spoon Wins ASG ⭐Jonquel Jones drops near triple-double to lead team to 129-122 win over Team Coop 📲

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WNBA To Launch Replay CenterLeague announces new investment initiative to start the 2027 season

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Azzi Wins 3-Point ContestWings' No. 1 pick becomes first rookie to ever win the event

01:20

Azzi Goes Off To Make WNBA History 🎯

A score of 30 to win the 3-point contest as a rookie

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Obama Surprises WNBA All-StarsFormer President made an appearance at practice in Chicago

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Brink's 'Malibu Melt' Kicks 🌴Sparks forward releases New Balance sneaker pack inspired by LA's sunset 📸

01:29

A'ja Still WNBA's Top Dog 😤

It's not Olivia, Caitlin or Paige's league...yet

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

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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 📲

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

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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

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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 ⚡

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

highposthoops.com•4w

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•1mo

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.

01:30

Aces Beat Mercury By 48 🫣

A'ja, Vegas put BTA on Phoenix on national television

Bleacher Report•1mo

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

01:59

Sky-Sparks Highlights

07/10/2026

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

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

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

01:57

Fever-Sparks Highlights

07/08/2026

01:53

Cheryl Reeve Earns 380th Win 🔥

Kayla McBride comes through with Phee and Olivia Miles out

Bleacher Report•1mo

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•1mo

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•1mo

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•1mo

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•1mo

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.

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

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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•1mo

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

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

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

highposthoops.com•1mo

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

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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•2mo

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•2mo

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•2mo

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

highposthoops.com•2mo

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.

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

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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•2mo

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•2mo

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•2mo

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

highposthoops.com•2mo

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•2mo

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

Bleacher Report•2mo

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

Bleacher Report•2mo

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

highposthoops.com•2mo

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•2mo

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

Bleacher Report•2mo

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

01:57

Sparks-Mercury Highlights

06/13/2026

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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•2mo

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•3mo

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•3mo

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

highposthoops.com•3mo

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•3mo

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

01:56

Sun-Valkyries Highlights

05/25/2026

highposthoops.com•3mo

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•3mo

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•3mo

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

01:57

Sparks-Aces Highlights

05/23/2026