wnba Game Recap
Recap - Sun Defeat Los Angeles 69-61
The Sun grabbed a 69-61 win over the Sparks on Tuesday, behind a 19-point effort from DiJonai Carrington at TD Garden.
Connecticut won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -13.0-point spread. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 159.0.
Connecticut got 15 points from Brionna Jones and another 14 points from Tyasha Harris. Alyssa Thomas contributed 8 assists, while Alyssa Thomas cleaned the glass with 16 rebounds.
The Sparks got a 14-point performance from Azurรก Stevens, who was supported by 14 points from Rickea Jackson. Crystal Dangerfield had 4 assists in a losing cause for Los Angeles, while Dearica Hamby grabbed 10 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Connecticut were victorious, as the score was 41-35 at the break.
Los Angeles had a 42-36 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Connecticut looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Sky. The Sparks will aim to get back on the winning track at Washington.