Sun use second half surge to defeat Sparks 76-61
August 28, 2021 12:00 am
• Last Updated: August 28, 2021 10:13 pm
Connecticut Sun players celebrate a run as the Los Angeles Sparks call time out in WNBA action Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Sun use second half surge to defeat Sparks 76-61 Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Mohegan Sun arena.
Los Angeles Sparks guard Arella Guirantes loses control of the ball under pressure from Connecticut Sun forward DeWanna Bonner, left, and guard Briann January in WNBA action Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Connecticut Sun forward Jonquel Jones posses the ball away from pressure from Los Angeles Sparks center Amanda Zahui B (1) and guard Arella Guirantes in WNBA action Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Connecticut Sun head coach Curt Miller, left, makes his point to official Isaac Barnett during a break in play against the Los Angeles Sparks in WNBA action Saturday, August 28, 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 center Amanda Zahui B for the ball in WNBA action Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Connecticut Sun guard Jasmine Thomas is fouled by Los Angeles Sparks center Amanda Zahui B (1) in WNBA action Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Connecticut Sun head coach Curt Miller argues a call with the officials during play against the Los Angeles Sparks in WNBA action Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Connecticut Sun forward Kaila Charles pressures Los Angeles Sparks guard Erica Wheeler in WNBA action Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Connecticut Sun center Beatrice Mompremier commits the foul on Los Angeles Sparks guard Te'a Cooper in WNBA action Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Connecticut Sun forward Kaila Charles (3) blocks the shot attempt by Los Angeles Sparks guard Erica Wheeler in WNBA action Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Los Angeles Sparks head coach Derek Fisher calls out instructions to his team against the Connecticut Sun in WNBA action Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. The Sun won 76-61. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Connecticut Sun forward Jonquel Jones shoots over Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike (30) in WNBA action Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Connecticut Sun guard DiJonai Carrington fouls Los Angeles Sparks guard Arella Guirantes in WNBA action Saturday, August 28, 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 Isaac Barnett during play against the Connecticut Sun in WNBA action Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Connecticut Sun forward Jonquel Jones is fouled as she shoots over Los Angeles Sparks guard Brittney Sykes (15)in WNBA action Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Connecticut Sun guard DiJonai Carrington drives to the basket between Los Angeles Sparks defenders Nia Coffey, back, and Nneka Ogwumike (30) in WNBA action Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Los Angeles Sparks head coach Derek Fisher shows his displeasure with the officiating against the Connecticut Sun in WNBA action Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. The Sun won 76-61. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Connecticut Sun head coach Curt Miller argues a call during play against the Los Angeles Sparks in WNBA action Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Connecticut Sun forward Jonquel Jones pokes the ball away from Los Angeles forward Lauren Cox in WNBA action Saturday, August 28, 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 Amanda Zahui B (1) and Lauren Cox (14) in WNBA action Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. The Sun won 76-61. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Official Amy Bonner goes sprawling after colliding with Connecticut Sun guard Briann January and Los Angeles Sparks guard Erica Wheeler in WNBA action Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Connecticut Sun head coach Curt Miller huddles with players DeWanner Bonner, left, Jonquel Jones, back right, and Brionna Jones, right, during a break in play against the Los Angeles Sparks in WNBA action Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Connecticut Sun guard Briann January grimace after badly missing a shot against the Los Angeles Sparks in WNBA action Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Connecticut Sun guard Jasmine Thomas takes the ball away from Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike (30) as Brionna Jones looks on in WNBA action Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Los Angeles Sparks guard Arella Guirantes shoots over Connecticut Sun forward Kaila Charles in WNBA action Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Connecticut Sun forward Kaila Charles celebrates a basket against the Los Angeles Sparks in WNBA action Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas gives advice to teammates from the sideline against the Los Angeles Sparks in WNBA action Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Connecticut Sun guard Briann January is fouled by Los Angeles Sparks guard Brittney Sykes in WNBA action Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Connecticut Sun head coach converses with forward DeWanna Bonner, not pictured, during a lull in the action against the Los Angeles Sparks in WNBA action Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Connecticut Sun head coach Curt Miller huddles his team during a timeout against the Los Angeles Sparks in WNBA action Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Los Angeles Sparks forward Lauren Cox shoots over Connecticut Sun center Brionna Jones in WNBA action Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Connecticut Sun guard Jasmine Thomas celebrates a three pointer by teammate Briann January against the Los Angeles Sparks in WNBA action Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Connecticut Sun forward Kaila Charles (3) celebrates being fouled on a basket by Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike (30) in WNBA action Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. The Sun won 76-61. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Los Angeles Sparks guard Brittney Sykes shoots over Connecticut Sun guard Natisha Hiedeman and forward Kaila Charles (3) in WNBA action Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. The Sun won 76-61. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Los Angeles Sparks grad Erica Wheeler shoots over Connecticut Sun guard Natisha Hiedeman and center Beatrice Mompremier (1) in WNBA action Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. The Sun won 76-61. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Los Angeles Sparks guard Te'a Cooper is fouled on a drive by Connecticut Sun guard Natisha Hiedeman (2) in WNBA action Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. The Sun won 76-61. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
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