Rae Burrell scores career-high 28 points as Sparks face Liberty

Rae Burrell scored a career-high 28 points for the Los Angeles Sparks in their matchup against the New York Liberty at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on August 14, 2026. Despite Burrell's impressive performance, the Sparks lost to the Liberty, 85-81. Burrell shot 10-of-19 from the field and contributed three rebounds, three assists, one steal, and one block in 33 minutes. New York's Sabrina Ionescu led the Liberty with 20 points, while Jonquel Jones grabbed 18 rebounds. The Liberty maintained a significant lead throughout the game, with their largest advantage reaching 28 points.

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