Sun survive for close win over Sparks in WNBA action
August 26, 2021 12:00 am
• Last Updated: August 27, 2021 9:43 am
Connecticut Sun forward Jonquel Jones drives to the basket past Los Angeles Sparks forwards Nneka Ogwumike, left, and Chiney Ogwumike in WNBA action Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Sun survive for close win over Sparks in WNBA action Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena.
Connecticut Sun head coach Curt Miller calls out instructions to his team against the Los Angeles Sparks in WNBA action Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Connecticut Sun center Brionna Jones beats Los Angeles Sparks guard Te'a Cooper, right, and Nia Coffey to a rebound in WNBA action Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Connecticut Sun center Brionna Jones drives the baseline with Los Angeles Sparks forward Chiney Ogwumike in pursuit in WNBA action Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Connecticut Sun forward Kaila Charles splits the defense of Los Angeles Sparks guards Nia Coffey, left, and Arella Guirantes in WNBA action Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Connecticut Sun guard Natisha Hiedeman fends off Los Angeles Sparks guard Nia Coffey in WNBA action Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Connecticut Sun center Brionna Jones loses the ball under pressure from Los Angeles Sparks Arella Guirantes in WNBA action Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Connecticut Sun forward Jonquel Jones battles Los Angeles Sparks defenders Chiney Ogwumike, left, and Arella Guirantes in WNBA action Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Connecticut Sun forward Jonquel Jones shoots over Los Angeles Sparks forward Chiney Ogwumike (13) in WNBA action Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Connecticut Sun forward DeWanna Bonner puts up a shot defended by Los Angeles Sparks forwards Chiney Ogwumike, right, and Nneka Ogwumike (30) in WNBA action Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Connecticut Sun forward Jonquel Jones tips a rebound away from Los Angeles Sparks guard Arella Guirantes (22) in WNBA action Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Los Angeles Sparks defenders Chiney Ogwumike, left, Erica Wheeler, right, and Nnkea Ogwumike, back, race to battle Connecticut Sun forward Jonquel Jones for the ball in WNBA action Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Connecticut Sun forrward DeWanna Bonner is fouled by Los Angeles Sparks guard Arella Guirantes in WNBA action Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Connecticut Sun forward Jonquel Jones pulls down a rebound over teammate Brionna Jones and Los Angeles Sparks guard Arella Guirantes (22) and foreword Chiney Ogwumike (13) in WNBA action Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Connecticut Sun guard Briann January puts up her shot after being fouled by Los Angeles Sparks guard Arella Guirantes in WNBA action Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Los Angeles Sparks guard Nia Coffey shoots over Connecticut Sun center Brionna Jones in WNBA action Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Connecticut Sun guard DiJonai Carrington, left, taunts Los Angeles Sparks guard Kristi Toliver (20) as the takes the ball out of bound in front of the Sun bench in WNBA action Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Connecticut Sun center Beatrice Mompremeir, front, fouls Los Angeles Sparks guard Brittney Sykes battle for a loose ball in WNBA action Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Los Angeles Sparks guard Erica Wheeler protest a foul call against the Connecticut Sun in WNBA action Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Los Angeles Sparks guard Arella Guirantes pressures Connecticut Sun forward DeWanna Bonner in WNBA action Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Los Angeles Sparks guard Te'a Cooper outraces Connecticut Sun guard Jasmine Thomas to a loose ball in WNBA action Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Connecticut Sun center Beatrice Mompremier (1) blocks a shot from Los Angeles Sparks guard Te'a Cooper in WNBA action Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Los Angeles Sparks head coach Derek Fisher argues with official Billy Smith (7) during play against the Connecticut Sun in WNBA action Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Los Angeles Sparks guard Nia Coffey goes sprawling, drawing the offensive foul call on Connecticut Sun forward Jonquel Jones (35) as Kristi Toliver helps on defense in WNBA action Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Connecticut Sun guard Briann January argues a call with official Billy Smith during play against the Los Angeles Sparks in WNBA action Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. The first place Sun held on for the 76-72 win. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Los Angeles Sparks glad Te'a Cooper, back, runs into the moving pick from Connecticut Sun forward Jonquel Jones while pursuing Jasmine Thomas (5) in WNBA action Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Los Angeles Sparks guard Nia Coffey shoots over Connecticut Sun forward Jonquel Jones in WNBA action Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Los Angeles Sparks guard Brittney Sykes questions a call during play against the Connecticut Sun in WNBA action Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
5/28/21 :: SPORTS :: GRIFFEN :: Connecticut Sun forward DeWanna Bonner reacts to being called for a foul during play against the Los Angeles Sparks in WNBA action Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. The first place Sun held on for the 76-72 win. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
5/28/21 :: SPORTS :: GRIFFEN :: Connecticut Sun guard Jasmine Thomas protects the ball from Los Angeles Sparks guard Erica Wheeler (17) in WNBA action Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. The first place Sun held on for the 76-72 win. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
5/28/21 :: SPORTS :: GRIFFEN :: Los Angeles Sparks guard Erica Wheeler scores around the defense of Connecticut Sun center Brionna Jones (42) in WNBA action Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
5/28/21 :: SPORTS :: GRIFFEN :: Connecticut Sun guards Jasmine Thomas (5) and Briann January embrace to celebrate their win over the Los Angeles Sparks in WNBA action Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. The first place Sun held on for the 76-72 win. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
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