wnba Game Recap
Sparks Down Connecticut 80-76 - Match Report
Los Angeles got 27 points from Chelsea Gray en route to a 80-76 victory over Connecticut on Friday at IMG Academy Gymnasium.
The Sparks earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -5.5-point spread. Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 159.0 were rewarded with a winning wager.
Los Angeles got 17 points from Nneka Ogwumike and another 14 points from Te'a Cooper. Candace Parker contributed 7 assists, while Te'a Cooper cleaned the glass with 6 rebounds.
The Sun got a 19-point performance from Alyssa Thomas, who was supported by 13 points from DeWanna Bonner. Jasmine Thomas had 6 assists in a losing cause for Connecticut, while Alyssa Thomas grabbed 9 rebounds.
The Sparks hit the break losing 39-32 before taking care of business in the second half.
Connecticut won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 32-24.
Next game, Los Angeles takes its act home to face Atlanta looking for another win. For Connecticut, they head on the road to face Washington.