Los Angeles Sparks @ Connecticut Sun
Jones has 16 points and 15 rebounds, Sun win 8th in a row
UNCASVILLE, Conn. -- — Brionna Jones had 16 points and a career-high 15 rebounds and the WNBA-leading Connecticut Sun won their eight straight game and 20th of the season, beating the Los Angeles Sparks 76-61 on Saturday night.
The Sun have won 13 of 14 games at Mohegan Sun Arena.
Jonquel Jones added 14 points and seven rebounds for Connecticut (20-6). Kaila Charles had 12 points and DeWanna Bonner and Briann January each added 10.
Erica Wheeler had 15 points and seven assists for the Sparks (10-16), who were without Chiney Ogwumike and Kristi Toliver. Te'a Cooper added 13 points and Mia Coffey had 12.
The Sparks got off to a fast start, taking a 21-16 lead after one quarter, but Connecticut answered with a 24-point second quarter for a 40-37 lead.
Connecticut held a commanding advantage on the boards, outrebounding the Sparks 38-18, but was just 5 of 20 from beyond 3-point range.
Matchups
Game Information
Uncasville, CT
Referee:Amy Bonner
Referee:Isaac Barnett
Referee:Karleena Tobin
2025-26 Standings
| Western Conference | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | 4 | 1 | .800 | - | W4 |
| Golden State | 2 | 1 | .667 | 1 | L1 |
| Minnesota | 2 | 2 | .500 | 1.5 | L1 |
| Dallas | 2 | 2 | .500 | 1.5 | W1 |
| Portland | 2 | 2 | .500 | 1.5 | W1 |
| Phoenix | 2 | 3 | .400 | 2 | L1 |
| Los Angeles | 1 | 3 | .250 | 2.5 | L1 |
| Seattle | 1 | 3 | .250 | 2.5 | L2 |
| Eastern Conference | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 3 | 1 | .750 | - | W1 |
| New York | 3 | 1 | .750 | - | W1 |
| Atlanta | 2 | 1 | .667 | 0.5 | L1 |
| Toronto | 3 | 2 | .600 | 0.5 | W2 |
| Washington | 2 | 2 | .500 | 1 | L1 |
| Indiana | 2 | 2 | .500 | 1 | W1 |
| Connecticut | 0 | 5 | .000 | 3.5 | L5 |
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