Los Angeles Sparks @ Connecticut Sun
Kristi Toliver's 19 points, nine rebounds lift Sparks over Sun
UNCASVILLE, Conn. -- Kristi Tolliver scored 19 points, including two key jumpers down the stretch, and grabbed nine rebounds to lead Los Angeles Sparks past the Connecticut Sun 74-72 on Tuesday night.
Nneka Ogwumike had 15 points and nine rebounds for Los Angeles (14-7) and Jantel Lavender added 14 points. The Sparks' Candace Parker missed her third straight game due to a right wrist injury.
Tina Charles had 25 points and 13 rebounds for the Sun (6-13) and Allison Hightower added 12 points, four assists and three steals.
Los Angeles led 49-36 early in the third quarter, but Connecticut pulled within a point twice in the final two minutes. Both times, Tolliver made a difficult jumper on the other end to help the Sparks maintain their edge.
Matchups
Game Information
Uncasville, CT
Referee:Denise Brooks
Referee:Amy Bonner
Referee:Daryl Humphrey
2025-26 Standings
| Western Conference | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 18 | 6 | .750 | - | W3 |
| Las Vegas | 17 | 7 | .708 | 1 | L1 |
| Golden State | 17 | 7 | .708 | 1 | W7 |
| Dallas | 16 | 8 | .667 | 2 | W5 |
| Los Angeles | 10 | 12 | .455 | 7 | L1 |
| Portland | 10 | 13 | .435 | 7.5 | W1 |
| Phoenix | 8 | 17 | .320 | 10.5 | L4 |
| Seattle | 6 | 19 | .240 | 12.5 | L2 |
| Eastern Conference | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 14 | 9 | .609 | - | W2 |
| Atlanta | 14 | 10 | .583 | 0.5 | W1 |
| New York | 13 | 11 | .542 | 1.5 | L3 |
| Washington | 11 | 10 | .524 | 2 | W1 |
| Toronto | 10 | 13 | .435 | 4 | W1 |
| Chicago | 7 | 16 | .304 | 7 | L2 |
| Connecticut | 5 | 18 | .217 | 9 | L2 |
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