wnba Game Recap
Los Angeles Sparks vs Connecticut Sun Recap - Sun Win 76-61
The Sun grabbed a 76-61 win over the Sparks on Saturday, behind a 16-point effort from Brionna Jones at Mohegan Sun Arena.
Bettors who backed the Sun were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -11.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 144.5.
Jonquel Jones had 14 points for Connecticut and Kaila Charles chipped in with 12 points. Jasmine Thomas had 5 assists for the Sun, while Brionna Jones was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 15 boards.
Los Angeles got 15 points from Erica Wheeler in a losing cause and another 13 points from Te'a Cooper. Erica Wheeler contributed 7 assists for the Sparks, while Erica Wheeler had 6 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Connecticut were victorious, as the score was 40-37 at the break.
Connecticut won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 38-18.
Connecticut looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Mystics. The Sparks will aim to get back on the winning track at Indiana.