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.

Kelsey Plum finishes with 23 points and Azurá Stevens scores 21 points as the Sparks hold on late to take a 92-88 win over the Connecticut Sun.

Kelsey Plum scored 18 of her 23 points in the second half, Azurá Stevens finished with 21 points and 11 rebounds and the Los Angeles Sparks beat Connecticut 92-88 on

Kelsey Plum scored 23 points and Azura Stevens added 21 points with 11 rebounds as the Los Angeles Sparks turned an offensive surge near halftime into a rare home victory by coming out on top 92-88 against the Connecticut Sun on Sunday.