Kelsey Plum scored 18 of her 23 points in the second half as Connecticut (3-18) lost to the Sparks for the first time since 2020.

However, the Sun battled back and tied the game at 67 on a layup by rookie guard Leïla Lacan. A layup by Sparks forward Rae Burrell with 9.8 seconds left in the third gave the home team a 69-67 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

Kelsey Plum heats up for 23 points to lead the Los Angeles Sparks over the Connecticut Sun, 92-88.

While Connecticut Sun usually plays at Mohegan Sun Arena, on July 15 they will play in Boston against Indiana Fever.