Connecticut Sun at Los Angeles Sparks
· Women's National Basketball AssociationNneka Ogwumike leads Sparks to 80-73 win over Sun
Parker and Essence Carson scored 10 points apiece for the Sparks (13-1).
A 3-pointer by Alex Bentley pulled Connecticut (3-12) within five with 2:12 to play, but Parker answered with two baskets to ignite a 7-2 spurt that gave the Sparks an 80-70 lead with 32 seconds left.
Chiney Ogwumike, Nneka's younger sister, led 11th-ranked Connecticut with 16 points. Alyssa Thomas added 11 points and nine rebounds and tied for her career high with seven assists.
Regular Season Series
LA wins series 3-0
Recent Plays
| 4th 0.0 |  |
End of Game | 73 - 80 |
| 4th 0.0 | |
End of the 4th Quarter | 73 - 80 |
| 4th 7.0 |  |
Chiney Ogwumike makes 4-foot jumper | 73 - 80 |
| 4th 9.0 | |
Chiney Ogwumike offensive rebound | 71 - 80 |
| 4th 10.0 | |
Jasmine Thomas misses layup | 71 - 80 |
Statistics
 CON |
 LA |
|
|---|---|---|
| 31-68 | FG | 30-69 |
| 46 | Field Goal % | 43 |
| 3-16 | 3PT | 6-14 |
| 19 | Three Point % | 43 |
| 8-12 | FT | 14-18 |
| 67 | Free Throw % | 78 |
| 34 | Rebounds | 32 |
| 9 | Offensive Rebounds | 12 |
| 25 | Defensive Rebounds | 20 |
| 22 | Assists | 21 |
| 5 | Steals | 9 |
| 3 | Blocks | 4 |
| 15 | Turnovers | 11 |
| 0 | Team Turnovers | 3 |
| 15 | Total Turnovers | 14 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 19 | Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 14 |
| 15 | Fast Break Points | 5 |
| 44 | Points in Paint | 36 |
| 18 | Fouls | 14 |
| 6 | Largest Lead | 12 |
Game Information
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Attendance: 9,441 · Capacity:
2025-26 Eastern Conference Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Atlanta |
- | 13 | W4 | 0.65789473 | 25 |
 Indiana |
0.5 | 14 | W1 | 0.64102566 | 25 |
 New York |
2 | 15 | W1 | 0.6052632 | 23 |
 Washington |
2 | 15 | W2 | 0.6052632 | 23 |
 Chicago |
10.5 | 24 | L2 | 0.3846154 | 15 |
 Toronto |
14 | 27 | L2 | 0.28947368 | 11 |
 Connecticut |
15 | 28 | L1 | 0.2631579 | 10 |
2025-26 Western Conference Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Minnesota |
- | 8 | L1 | 0.7948718 | 31 |
 Golden State |
3.5 | 11 | W2 | 0.7105263 | 27 |
 Las Vegas |
5 | 13 | W2 | 0.6666667 | 26 |
 Dallas |
8 | 16 | W3 | 0.5897436 | 23 |
 Portland |
15.5 | 23 | L3 | 0.39473686 | 15 |
 Los Angeles |
17.5 | 25 | L1 | 0.34210527 | 13 |
 Phoenix |
17.5 | 25 | L3 | 0.34210527 | 13 |
 Seattle |
23 | 31 | W1 | 0.20512821 | 8 |
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