Connecticut SunvsLos Angeles Sparks
CON 68/LA 77
Things to say
The Sparks beat the Sun 77-68 at home in LA.
01
opener
Sparks handled the Sun 77-68 at home. Never really felt close down the stretch. LA's been a mess all year but they took care of business here.
02
key player
Rae Burrell went for 20 off the bench and was getting buckets all night. Girl needs more minutes, straight up.
03
hot take
Nobody scored 70 in that game and it still felt like a slog. Both these teams couldn't buy a bucket for stretches.
04
deep cut
Nneka quietly grabbed 11 boards and just ate them up in the paint. Vet doing vet things.
05
exit
Both teams are out of the playoff hunt anyway. Just playing spoiler now, we'll see who they draw next.
The recap
Sparks handled business at home, grinding out a 77-68 win over a Sun team that just couldn't buy a bucket down the stretch. Rae Burrell led the way with 20 and looked like the best player on the floor, while Nneka Ogwumike did the dirty work with 11 boards.
Saniya Rivers scrapped for 14 to keep Connecticut hanging around, but they never had enough juice to make the run count. LA needed this one and took care of it.