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Sparks End 13-Game Losing Skid Against Sun with 92-88 Victory

A 10-1 third-quarter run fueled by Kelsey Plum’s hot hand ensured Los Angeles’s first home win since late May.

DiJonai Carrington #21 of the Connecticut Sun controls the ball against Zia Cooke #1 of the Los Angeles Sparks in the first half at Crypto.com Arena on September 10, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Rickea Jackson of the Sparks reacts after a blocking the shot of Saniya Rivers of the Connecticut Sun in the second half at Crypto.com Arena on July 13, 2025. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JULY 13: Rickea Jackson #2 of the Sparks controls the ball against Aneesah Morrow #24 of the Connecticut Sun in the first half at Crypto.com Arena on July 13, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Los Angeles improved to 7-14 by securing its first regular-season victory over Connecticut since August 2020.
  • Kelsey Plum scored 23 points, including 18 in the second half, as Azurá Stevens posted 21 points and 11 rebounds in the win.
  • The victory halted the Sparks’ six-game home losing streak, giving Los Angeles its first win at Crypto.com Arena since May 25.
  • Connecticut fell to 3-18, extending its road troubles and missing second-leading scorer Marina Mabrey, sidelined with a knee injury since June 20.
  • Rookie Cameron Brink remained sidelined by a knee injury, with the Sparks hopeful she returns by the end of July.