Sparks drop fifth straight game to Sun in Boston
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 9:13 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
The Los Angeles Sparks fell to the Connecticut Sun, 85-77, on August 18, 2026, in Boston. The Sparks never held a lead in the game, trailing by as many as 21 points. Despite a late push, they were unable to overcome their turnovers, leading to 21 points for the Sun. Rae Burrell led the Sparks in scoring with 19 points. They will return home for a four-game homestand starting with the Atlanta Dream.
- •Los Angeles Sparks lose to Connecticut Sun, 85-77.
- •Sparks trail by as many as 21 points during the game.
- •Rae Burrell scores 19 points, leading the Sparks.
- •Next game is against the Atlanta Dream at home.
- •Sparks have lost five consecutive games.
- 9:13 AMYahoo Sports — Sparks never lead against Sun, drop fifth straight
"BOSTON -- It was another one of those days for the Sparks.
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