The Sparks Scored 90+ Points Again, And The League-Worst Sun Are Absolutely Not Ready For What's Coming

Alright, Seattle sports fam, you gotta hear about what’s happening in the WNBA right now. The Los Angeles Sparks are playing out of their minds, hitting at least 90 points in five straight games. That's a ridiculous run, especially when you consider they've been doing it without Kelsey Plum! They just pulled off a tough 92-87 road win against Washington, and now they're rolling into Connecticut to face the league's worst team. This isn't just a game, it's a statement about where this Sparks squad is headed.

The Sparks Are Just Built Different Right Now

Talk about stepping up! Erica Wheeler and Nneka Ogwumike are absolutely carrying this team. In that Washington game, they dropped a combined 41 points. Wheeler went off for a season-high 21 points, and get this: 14 of those came in the fourth quarter alone! She only had 33 points in the first six games, so that's a serious breakout. Ogwumike, fresh off missing a game with a hand injury, came back strong with 20 points and 11 rebounds. Plum's ankle injury, suffered in practice last Tuesday, means she's out again and will be re-evaluated Tuesday, but the team isn't missing a beat. And it's not just the big names doing work. Cameron Brink tied her season-high with 16 points, while Dearica Hamby put up a monster all-around game with 14 points, nine rebounds, seven assists, and four steals. Los Angeles coach Lynne Roberts said it best, "Everybody's got to do a little bit more. The toughness to win on the road without K.P, I'm incredibly proud of this group." You can feel that energy. This team is tough, they're resilient, and their offense is just humming.

Connecticut's Rough Road Ahead

Now, let's talk about the other side of the court. The Connecticut Sun are having a brutal season, sitting at a league-worst 1-8. They're playing the first of two games in Hartford, which is a bit of a bittersweet note since this is their final season before moving to Houston. Five of their losses have been by double digits, and the last three have been decided by a combined 55 points. That's a tough pill to swallow for any team. Aneesah Morrow has been leading their scoring in the last two games, notching 13 points in their recent 71-61 loss at Portland. She sounded pretty defeated after that game, saying, "This has been a long road trip, I think we're the only team that's played nine games now this season. There's a lot of adversity that we all hit as a team (and) individually throughout this whole process." The good news for them? Brittney Griner, who missed six games overall and the past four with a rib injury, wasn't on the injury report for Saturday's game. Plus, Leila Lacan is back from international commitments, bringing her 10.4 points per game average from last season to fill the spot left by Hailey Van Lith, who was waived Thursday. Can they pull it together with those additions? The Sparks visit the Sun on Saturday night in Hartford, and you know what's on the line. For L.A., it's about keeping this insane offensive streak alive and proving they're a serious threat, even with Plum sidelined. For Connecticut, it's about pride, about finding some kind of rhythm before this season spirals completely out of control. Will the Sparks keep rolling, or can the Sun finally find a spark of their own? You don't want to miss this one.

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