Matchup: Connecticut Sun vs Los Angeles Sparks
Date: Sunday, July 13, 2025
Venue: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
Broadcast: WNBA League Pass
This Sunday, the Los Angeles Sparks (6-14) will host the Connecticut Sun (3-16) at the Crypto.com Arena.
In their last outing, the Connecticut Sun faced the Seattle Storm, securing a 93-83 victory. Connecticut showcased a solid shooting performance, finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.2% (32 of 65) and hitting 8 of 18 three-point attempts. From the free throw line, they excelled by converting 21 of 22 for an impressive 95.5%. On the boards, the Sun collected 38 rebounds, with 6 on the offensive end. The team also provided 21 assists during the game, while committing 9 turnovers and making 5 steals. Defensively, Connecticut allowed the Storm a shooting percentage of 44.9% on 31 of 69 attempts. Seattle registered 22 assists and managed 5 steals, along with 31 total rebounds (7 offensive and 24 defensive) and recorded one block. Seattle converted 15 of their 19 free throw attempts, finishing with a 78.9% rate, but struggled from beyond the arc, making just 6 of 25 attempts.
Tina Charles made a significant impact during this match, contributing 29 points from 11 of 22 shooting. She logged 35 minutes on the court and secured 11 rebounds but did not record any assists by the game’s end.
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The Connecticut Sun enter this matchup with a record of 3-16 for the season. They average 13.9 turnovers per game and commit 20.7 personal fouls per contest. As a team, they secure an average of 30.4 rebounds per game and have tallied 321 assists, ranking 13th in the WNBA. The Sun have struggled with their three-point shooting, hitting just 29.8% (112 of 376) and maintaining a free throw percentage of 79.9%. Offensively, they score an average of 72.2 points per game (ranking 13th) while reaching a field goal percentage of 39.8%. Defensively, the Sun generate 13.3 turnovers per game and allow 18.7 personal fouls. They give up 46.3% from the field (253 of 355) and 37.6 rebounds per game, ranking 10th in allowing assists with a total of 405. Their opponents hit 35.2% of three-point shots and they rank 13th in points allowed per game (88.4).
In their most recent game, the Los Angeles Sparks suffered a defeat with a score of 91-82 against the Minnesota Lynx. The Sparks collected a total of 31 rebounds—27 defensive and 4 offensive. They faced challenges with 22 turnovers while making 7 steals during the game. The Lynx committed 11 fouls, sending the Sparks to the free throw line 12 times, where they converted 11 for a shooting rate of 91.7%. From three-point range, Los Angeles was effective, sinking 13 out of 27 attempts (48.1%). Overall, the Sparks ended the game shooting 50.0% with 29 successful field goals out of 58 attempts. Defensively, they allowed the Lynx to shoot 47.5% with 38 successful shots from 80 attempts, and permitted 10 of 37 three-point attempts (27.0%). Minnesota compiled a total of 32 rebounds, including 11 offensive boards.
Kelsey Plum was a key player for the Sparks, making 4 of 7 shots for a shooting percentage of 57.1%, also pulling down 3 rebounds. In 32 minutes, Plum scored 17 points and provided 12 assists.
The Los Angeles Sparks hold a record of 6-14 for the season and have scored 1,640 points (averaging 82.0 points per game). They secure 32.8 rebounds per game, committing 18.7 personal fouls. The Sparks have a free throw percentage of 76.1% and execute 44.4% of their field goals, ranking 5th in the WNBA. Their assist rate is 19.8 per game, placing them 7th in the league, while their turnovers are at 15.2 per game. Defensively, the Sparks rank 12th in points allowed per game (87.2) and concede 33.6% from three-point range (187 of 556). Their opponents score 83.6% from the free throw line and the Sparks allow 21.5 assists and 33.3 rebounds per game, ranked 12th and 4th in the WNBA, respectively. The Sparks force 12.7 turnovers per game and allow teams to shoot 44.9% from the field (12th in the league).
Who will prevail in tonight’s WNBA encounter against the spread?
Tony Sink’s Pick: Bet on Connecticut
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