Sparks, Connecticut Sun and WNBA
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Though still 11-14, the Sparks have pulled within one game of the eighth-place Washington Mystics and 1.5 games of the seventh-place Las Vegas Aces. They quietly have the fifth-best offensive rating (104.7) in the league, Cameron Brink is closing in on a return and they have the fifth-easiest remaining schedule.
Kelsey Plum has 30 points, six assists and two steals to lead the Sparks to victory at Connecticut, while Dearica Hamby contributed 20 points and 11 rebounds.
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Silver Screen and Roll on MSNKelsey Plum dominates in Sparks win over Sun
The Sparks extended their winning streak to four, with a blowout 101–86 victory over the Connecticut Sun. Kelsey Plum was magnificent, scoring 30 points, her second-highest scoring total of the season.
The Connecticut Sun own the WNBA’s worst record at 3-19 and are widely recognized as the least-talented team. However, they are expected to welcome back top scoring guard Marina Mabrey on Thursday when they host the Los Angeles Sparks as six-point underdogs with a total of 166.5 points.
Brink pulled up to the Sparks vs. the Connecticut Sun game yesterday wearing a baby blue button-up shirt, white miniskirt, and pointed white kitten heels. The WNBA star accessorized with a matching white headband and a baby blue clutch.
Sun guard Marina Mabrey was listed on the team’s injury report for their upcoming game against the Sparks on Thursday.
The Connecticut Sun (3-19) begin a five-game homestand on Thursday, July 24 at 7:00 PM ET when they host the Los Angeles Sparks (9-14) at Mohegan Sun Arena. The game will air locally on NBC Sports Boston with Brendan Glasheen,