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Sparks Rally to Defeat Sun in Dramatic WNBA Comeback
8 Aug
Summary
- Sparks overcome 13-point deficit to win 102-91
- Allemand records first career triple-double
- Hamby and Jackson score 21 and 20 points respectively
In a thrilling WNBA matchup last night, the Los Angeles Sparks overcame an early deficit to defeat the Connecticut Sun 102-91. The Sparks, who had won 8 of their last 9 games, found themselves trailing by 13 points late in the second quarter. However, a 14-0 run before halftime trimmed the deficit to just 51-49 at the break.
The Sparks continued their momentum in the second half, with Dearica Hamby and Rickea Jackson leading the charge. Hamby finished with 21 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists, while Jackson scored 20 points. Julie Allemand was a consistent force throughout, recording her first career triple-double with 10 points, 11 assists, and 11 rebounds.
The Sun managed to tie the game in the fourth quarter, but a timely three-pointer by Cameron Brink gave the Sparks the lead for good. The home crowd at Crypto.com Arena, which had earlier expressed its frustration with the officials, erupted in cheers as the Sparks secured the 102-91 victory.
This win marks the Sparks' eighth victory in their last nine games, solidifying their position in the WNBA standings. The team's resilience and the standout performances from Hamby, Jackson, and Allemand were key factors in their comeback triumph.
