Matchup: Los Angeles Sparks vs Connecticut Sun
Event Date: Thursday, July 24, 2025
Venue: Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, CT
Broadcast: WNBA League Pass
The Connecticut Sun (3-19) are set to face off against the Los Angeles Sparks (9-14) at Mohegan Sun Arena this Thursday.
In their previous outing, the Los Angeles Sparks triumphed over the Washington Mystics, winning 93-86. The Sparks showcased a strong performance, achieving a field goal percentage of 51.5% (35 out of 68) and hitting 13 of their 31 three-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they converted 10 out of 14 for a percentage of 71.4%. On the boards, Los Angeles secured a total of 33 rebounds, including 11 offensive boards. They also recorded 24 assists while forcing 15 turnovers and securing 7 steals. Defensively, the Sparks allowed the Mystics to shoot 49.2% from the floor on 30 of 61 shooting. Washington had 7 assists and managed 9 steals during this game, along with 26 rebounds (7 offensive, 19 defensive) and 4 blocks. Washington shot 76.0% from the charity stripe, making 19 of their 25 attempts, and connected on 7 of 14 from beyond the arc.
Dearica Hamby was a standout performer in this game, scoring 24 points on 10 of 14 shooting. She played 33 minutes and grabbed 14 rebounds while also dishing out 3 assists, shooting at an impressive 71.4% from the field.
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The Los Angeles Sparks hold a record of 9-14 this season. They are averaging 14.9 turnovers per game and committing 18.5 fouls each night. As a unit, the Sparks average 32.6 rebounds per game, with a total of 469 assists, placing them 7th in the league for assists. The team has a three-point shooting percentage of 35.1% (198 of 564) and shoots 75.4% from the free-throw line. Los Angeles averages 83.7 points per game (4th in the league) while hitting 45.3% of their field goals. Defensively, they force an average of 13.1 turnovers per game while drawing 19.3 fouls. Opponents shoot 34.3% from beyond the arc, and the Sparks currently rank 12th in points allowed per game (86.8). They concede a field goal percentage of 45.3% and yield an average of 32.8 rebounds per game. In terms of assists allowed, they rank 10th, having relinquished 488 assists this season.
Most recently, the Connecticut Sun faced a setback, losing to the Indiana Fever, 85-77. In this match, the Sun collected 28 defensive rebounds and 12 offensive rebounds for a total of 40. They turned the ball over 8 times but also made 10 steals. The Fever were called for 13 personal fouls, allowing the Sun to attempt 16 free throws, of which they converted 12 for a 75.0% success rate. Connecticut struggled with their three-point shooting, hitting only 5 of 25 attempts (20.0%), and collectively finished 30 out of 83 from the field for a shooting percentage of 36.1%. The Sun allowed the Fever to shoot 49.2% from the floor (29 of 59) and finished the game with 26.3% from three-point range (5 of 19), while performing at 22 of 29 from the free-throw line (75.9%). On the rebounding front, Connecticut permitted Indiana to collect 37 rebounds overall (5 offensive).
Tina Charles was a key player for the Sun during this contest, scoring 21 points with a field goal percentage of 36.8% (7 of 19) and securing 11 rebounds in her 34 minutes on the court.
Connecticut is currently sitting with a record of 3-19 this season. They have scored a total of 1,599 points (72.7 points per game) and average 31.0 rebounds. The Sun commit an average of 20.5 fouls per game and have a free-throw shooting percentage of 80.3%. When it comes to offensive performance, they are converting 39.9% of their field-goal attempts, ranking 13th in the league. They average 16.5 assists per game (13th in the league) while turning the ball over 13.8 times per game. Defensively, Connecticut ranks 13th in points allowed, giving up an average of 88.0 points per game, while allowing opponents 34.6% success from three-point range (187 of 541) and 80.2% from the free-throw line. They relinquish 21.4 assists and 36.9 rebounds per game, ranking 12th and 13th in the WNBA, respectively. The Sun also force an average of 12.9 turnovers per game, while allowing teams to shoot 46.4% from the floor (13th in the league).
Will the Sparks secure a win against the spread tonight?
Tony Sink’s Prediction: Opt for Los Angeles
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