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Sparks snap losing streak with 77-68 win over Sun

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 3:33 AM

Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Sparks snap losing streak with 77-68 win over Sun

Summary

The Los Angeles Sparks defeated the Connecticut Sun 77-68 on Saturday night to end a six-game losing streak. Rae Burrell led the Sparks with 20 points, while Nneka Ogwumike contributed a double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds in her last game before retirement. The Sparks held the Sun's offense, currently the lowest in the league, to 11 points below its average. Connecticut's Saniya Rivers scored 14 points, but the team faced adversity without key players Brittney Griner and Aaliyah Edwards. The Sparks improved their record to 13-24, while the Sun fell to 9-27. Both teams face upcoming games within the next few days.

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By the Numbers

•Sparks finished with a record of 13-24 after the win.
•Burrell scored 20 points to lead Los Angeles.
•Nneka Ogwumike recorded a double-double in her final game.
•Connecticut was missing key players due to injuries.
•Sparks will play again Monday against Atlanta.

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3:33 AMYahoo Sports — Sparks end skid as Burrell has 20 in 77-68 win over Sun

What they're saying

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Rae Burrell scored 20 points and the Los Angeles Sparks ended a six-game losing streak with a 77-68 win over the Connecticut Sun on Saturday night. Nneka Ogwumike, who announced her retirement on Wednesday, had 11 points and 11 rebounds for the Sparks (13-24), her 131st career double-double. Erica Wheeler also had 11 points and Dearica Hamby had 10.
— Yahoo Sports

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