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Sparks end skid as Burrell has 20 in 77-68 win over Sun
Rae Burrell scored 20 points and Nneka Ogwumike added 11 points and 11 rebounds as Los Angeles snapped a six-game skid.
- On Saturday, August 22, 2026, the Los Angeles Sparks defeated the Connecticut Sun 77-68 at Crypto.com Arena, snapping a six-game losing streak as Guard Rae Burrell scored 20 points.
- Seeking redemption after a 124-88 loss to Atlanta on August 20, the Sparks focused on defensive intensity, holding the Sun to 11 points below their 93.6 average.
- Los Angeles built a 66-46 lead entering the fourth quarter after outscoring the Sun 22-10 in the third period, though Forward Dearica Hamby was ejected for a flagrant 2 foul after contact with Raegan Beers.
- Despite a late rally, the Sun missed their final five shots, failing to overcome the deficit as the Sparks improved to 13-24 overall with Guard Erica Wheeler contributing 11 points.
- The Sparks continue their home stand Monday against Atlanta, while the Sun host Chicago on Tuesday after dropping to 9-27 following a two-game losing streak.
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Rae Burrell scores 20, Sparks end losing streak by controlling Sun
Rae Burrell scored 20 points and the Los Angeles Sparks led the visiting Connecticut Sun nearly wire-to-wire en route to a 77-68, slump-ending win on Saturday. Los Angeles (13-24) surrendered the game's first two points, which was the only time the Sparks trailed. A 12-2 run midway through the first quarter, during which Burrell poured
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Rae Burrell leads Sparks past Sun to snap 6-game losing streak
Burrell scores a game-high 20 points as the Sparks build a 20-point lead through three quarters. Connecticut makes a late push, but the Sparks hold on for a 77-68 victory.
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