On a warm Sunday afternoon at Crypto.com Arena, two struggling WNBA teams clashed in a game that had more on the line than just the final score. For the Los Angeles Sparks, it was a chance to snap a six-game losing streak at home and finally notch their second win on their home court this season. For the Connecticut Sun, it was about continuing dominance over a team they had beaten 13 straight times — a streak dating back to August 28, 2020.
The Sparks came into the matchup 1–8 at Crypto.com Arena, with their lone home win coming back on May 25th in a 91–78 victory over the Chicago Sky. Meanwhile, the Sun entered the game with only three wins on the season but held psychological dominance over L.A. with that long unbeaten run.
Early on, it looked like history might repeat itself. The Sun came out strong, building an eight-point lead at 47–39 with just 2:31 left in the second quarter. But the Sparks’ duo of Dearica Hamby and rookie standout Rickea Jackson refused to let the game slip away. They sparked an 8–2 run to close the half, trimming the deficit to just two points at 49–47.
Whatever was said in the locker room at halftime worked.
The Sparks stormed out of the break on a 10–1 run in the first three and a half minutes of the third quarter, taking their largest lead of the game at 57–50. From there, they never looked back.
All-Star guard Kelsey Plum led the way, dropping 18 of her game-high 23 points in the second half. Forward Azurá Stevens was a force on both ends, finishing with a double-double — 17 points and 11 rebounds — giving the Sparks much-needed toughness in the paint.
The Sparks broke not one, but two droughts on this much-needed afternoon: their six-game home losing streak and their 13-game losing streak to the Sun. The 92–88 victory marked L.A.’s first win over Connecticut since August 28, 2020.
In a losing effort, Connecticut’s Saniya Rivers had a career-high 20 points, and veteran Bria Hartley added a season-high 25, trying to keep the Sun within striking distance late in the fourth.
But on this Sunday, it was the Sparks’ time.
With the win, Los Angeles improves to 7–14, showing signs of life and resilience as they try to turn their season around. The Sun, meanwhile, fall to a tough 3–18 record.
For Sparks fans, it was more than just a win. It was a reminder that no streak lasts forever — and on any given Sunday, hope can finally show up at home.
