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Burrell Explodes for 24 in Overtime Win
14 Jun
Summary
- Rae Burrell scored 24 points in the overtime victory.
- Kelsey Plum led all scorers with 43 points.
- Phoenix's Kahleah Copper also had a high-scoring game with 41 points.
The Los Angeles Sparks defeated the Phoenix Mercury 111-102 in an overtime thriller for the WNBA Commissioner's Cup. Former Tennessee player Rae Burrell was a key contributor for the Sparks, pouring in 24 points, grabbing three rebounds, and blocking three shots.
Los Angeles guard Kelsey Plum led all scorers with an impressive 43 points. Phoenix's own standout, Kahleah Copper, also delivered a high-scoring performance with 41 points in the contest.
Burrell, a former University of Tennessee athlete, has become a significant player for the Sparks since being drafted ninth overall in the 2022 WNBA draft. The Sparks are scheduled to play their next game on Monday against the Golden State Valkyries in San Francisco.
