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Sun vs Sparks WNBA game
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The gist
Connecticut Sun (9-26) face Los Angeles Sparks (12-24) on Aug 22, 2026. The game may affect the 2027 WNBA Draft order.
Background
The Connecticut Sun and Los Angeles Sparks are both having poor seasons, with records of 9-26 and 12-24 respectively. The Sun are relocating to Houston next year and will be renamed the Comets, making this a farewell season. The Sparks have lost six straight games and traded star guard Kelsey Plum at the trade deadline.
How it unfolded
- May 30, 2026The Sun defeated the Sparks 84-81 in their first meeting this season.
- Aug 18, 2026The Sun beat the Sparks 85-77 in their final game at TD Garden in Boston, part of a farewell celebration before the team's move to Houston.
- Aug 22, 2026The Sun and Sparks play again at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, with the Sun looking to extend their head-to-head dominance and the Sparks trying to end a six-game losing streak.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- Some analysts favor the Sun due to their defensive edge and head-to-head success, recommending Sun +4.5.
- Bears
- Others point to the Sun's poor road record (3-14) and pick the Sparks -2.5 to cover at home.
Still unverified
Injury reports list several players as questionable for both teams, including Cameron Brink and Brittney Griner, but their final availability is unconfirmed.