
Connecticut Sun forward Jonquel Jones (35) fends off Los Angeles Sparks forward Jasmine Walker (40, left) and Los Angeles Sparks guard Jordin Canada (21) in WNBA game action Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Mohegan Sun Arena. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Los Angeles Sparks guard Jordin Canada (21) splits the defense of Connecticut Sun guard Jasmine Thomas (5) and Connecticut Sun forward Jonquel Jones (35) in WNBA game action Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Mohegan Sun Arena. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike (30) pressures Connecticut Sun center Brionna Jones (42) in WNBA game action Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Mohegan Sun Arena. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Connecticut Sun Head Coach Curt Miller argues a call with official Matt Kallio during in WNBA game action against the Los Angeles Sparks Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Mohegan Sun Arena. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike (30) loses the ball as she is fouled by Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas (25) in WNBA game action Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Mohegan Sun Arena. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Connecticut Sun guard Natisha Hiedeman (2) celebrates a three pointer against the Los Angeles Sparks in WNBA game action Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Mohegan Sun Arena. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Connecticut Sun forward Jonquel Jones (35) beats Los Angeles Sparks center Liz Cambage (1) to a rebound in WNBA game action Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Mohegan Sun Arena. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Los Angeles Sparks center Liz Cambage (1) scores over Connecticut Sun center Brionna Jones (42) in WNBA game action Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Mohegan Sun Arena. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Los Angeles Sparks head coach Derek Fisher argues a call during play against the Connecticut Sun in WNBA game action Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Mohegan Sun Arena. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike (30) shoots as she is fouled by Connecticut Sun center Brionna Jones (42) in WNBA game action Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Mohegan Sun Arena. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Connecticut Sun center Brionna Jones (42) battles Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike (30) for a loose ball in WNBA game action Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Mohegan Sun Arena. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Los Angles Sparks forward Chiney Owgumika (13) puts up a shot around the defense of Connecticut Sun center Brionna Jones (42) in WNBA game action Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Mohegan Sun Arena. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Connecticut Sun forward DiJonai Carrington (21) scores around Los Angeles Sparks forward Jasmine Walker (40) in WNBA game action Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Mohegan Sun Arena. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Connecticut Sun center Brionna Jones (42) and Los Angeles Sparks center Liz Cambage (1) battle for the ball in WNBA game action Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Mohegan Sun Arena. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Connecticut Sun forward DiJonai Carrington (21) pressures Los Angeles Sparks guard Brittney Sykes (15) in WNBA game action Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Mohegan Sun Arena. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Connecticut Sun forward DiJonai Carrington (21) pleads her case with an official during play against the Los Angeles Sparks in WNBA game action Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Mohegan Sun Arena. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Connecticut Sun guard Jasmine Thomas (5) drives between Los Angeles Sparks guard Chennedy Carter (7) and guard Brittney Sykes (15) in WNBA game action Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Mohegan Sun Arena. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Connecticut Sun forward DiJonai Carrington (21) fouls Los Angeles Sparks guard Lexie Brown (4) as she and forward Alyssa Thomas (25) apply pressure in WNBA game action Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Mohegan Sun Arena. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Connecticut Sun guard Nia Clouden (11) and center Brionna Jones (42) pressure Los Angeles Sparks guard Amy Atwell (25) in WNBA game action Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Mohegan Sun Arena. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike (30) fouls Connecticut Sun center Brionna Jones (42) on the baseline in WNBA game action Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Mohegan Sun Arena. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Connecticut Sun forward DiJonai Carrington (21) scores between Los Angeles Sparks forward Jasmine Walker (40) and guard Jordin Canada (21) in WNBA game action Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Mohegan Sun Arena. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Connecticut Sun forward DiJonai Carrington (21) is fouled on a drive by Los Angeles Sparks guard Jordin Canada (21, left) and guard Brittney Sykes (15) in WNBA game action Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Mohegan Sun Arena. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Connecticut Sun forward DiJonai Carrington (21) scores between forward Jasmine Walker (40) and Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike (30) in WNBA game action Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Mohegan Sun Arena. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Connecticut Sun center Brionna Jones (42) steals the ball from Los Angeles Sparks guard Jordin Canada (21) in WNBA game action Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Mohegan Sun Arena. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas (25) celebrates a score against the Los Angeles Sparks in WNBA game action Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Mohegan Sun Arena. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Former Connecticut Sun star Asjha Jones smiles as Mohegan Tribal Elders Beth Regan and Cathy Regan Pine honor her on the court following the Sun game against the Los Angeles Sparks in WNBA game action Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Mohegan Sun Arena. Jones, who was on the SunþÄôs first two WNBA finals teams, had her number retired to the rafters of the arena. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Former Connecticut Sun star Asjha Jones acknowledges the fans as she is honored on the court following the Sun game against the Los Angeles Sparks in WNBA game action Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Mohegan Sun Arena. Jones, who was on the SunþÄôs first two WNBA finals teams, had her number retired to the rafters of the arena. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Members of the Connecticut Sun applaud as former team star Asjha Jones is honored by Mohegan Tribal Elders Beth Regan and Cathy Regan Pine on the court following the Sun game against the Los Angeles Sparks in WNBA game action Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Mohegan Sun Arena. Jones, who was on the SunþÄôs first two WNBA finals teams, had her number retired to the rafters of the arena. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Former Connecticut Sun star Asjha Jones, right, embraces current team star DeWanna Bonner after Jones' jersey number was unveiled on the Sun Legends banner following the Sun game against the Los Angeles Sparks in WNBA game action Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Mohegan Sun Arena. Jones, who was on the Sun's first two WNBA finals teams, had her number retired to the rafters of the arena. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Former Connecticut Sun star Asjha Jones watches as her jersey number is unveiled on the Sun Legends banner following the Sun game against the Los Angeles Sparks in WNBA game action Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Mohegan Sun Arena. Jones, who was on the Sun's first two WNBA finals teams, had her number retired to the rafters of the arena. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
Published May 14. 2022 11:03PM
By Sean D. Elliot Day staff photographer
Sun cruise to 77-60 win over Sparks in home opener Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Mohegan Sun Arena.
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