wnba Game Recap
Sparks Fall 73-72 Against Connecticut - Game Recap
Chiney Ogwumike scored 21 points leading the Sun to a 73-72 victory over Los Angeles at STAPLES Center on Tuesday.
Connecticut was an underdog by +9.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 163.0.
Rachel Banham had 11 points for Connecticut and Alex Bentley chipped in with 10 points. Rachel Banham had 6 assists for the Sun, while Chiney Ogwumike was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
The Sparks got a 20-point performance from Nneka Ogwumike, who was supported by 17 points from Candace Parker. Candace Parker had 4 assists in a losing cause for Los Angeles, while Candace Parker grabbed 8 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Connecticut were victorious, as the score was 41-25 at the break.
Connecticut won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 34-27.
Connecticut looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Mercury. The Sparks will aim to get back on the winning track at Minnesota.