Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike scores 21 points as the visiting Sparks defeat the Connecticut Sun 87 -79.
Matchup: Connecticut Sun vs Los Angeles Sparks
Date: June 27, 2017
Location: Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, CT
The Connecticut Sun huddle prior to the start of the game.
Connecticut Sun center Jonquel Jones (35) gets a hand on the ball during the tip off.
Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike (30) looks to lay in the ball.
Los Angeles Sparks guard Riquna Williams (2) looks to make a pass while be defended by Connecticut Sun guard Courtney Williams (10).
Connecticut Sun center Jonquel Jones (35) focuses on making the jump shot while being defended by Los Angeles Sparks forward Candace Parker (3).
Connecticut Sun guard Courtney Williams (10) comes up with the defensive rebound.
Los Angeles Sparks guard Alana Beard (0) takes a shot over the hand of Connecticut Sun forward Shekinna Stricklen (40).
Connecticut Sun forward Shekinna Stricklen (40) dishes off a pass.
Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike (30) gets her finger tips on a jump ball against Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas (25).
Los Angeles Sparks forward Candace Parker (3) takes a jump shot.
Connecticut Sun guard Jasmine Thomas (5) looks to take on Los Angeles Sparks guard Alana Beard (0) 1-v-1.
Los Angeles Sparks forward Candace Parker (3) looks for the call after being fouled in the paint.
Los Angeles Sparks forward Candace Parker (3) takes a foul shot.
Connecticut Sun forward Shekinna Stricklen (40) reaches out to grab the rebound.
Los Angeles Sparks guard Alana Beard (0) comes up with the rebound.
Los Angeles Sparks forwards Nneka Ogwumike (30) and Candace Parker (3) look to see what call the referee made.
Los Angeles Sparks forwards Nneka Ogwumike (30) and Candace Parker (3) are confused by the referee call on the court.
Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas (25) goes for the reverse layup against the Los Angeles Sparks.
Connecticut Sun center Jonquel Jones (35) high fives teammate Jasmine Thomas (5).
Los Angeles Sparks guard Chelsea Gray (12) and Connecticut Sun forward Shekinna Stricklen (40) are helped up by their teammates after colliding while going for the ball.
Connecticut Sun guard Courtney Williams (10) is helped up by teammates Jonquel Jones (35) and Kayla Pedersen (7).
An undefended Connecticut Sun forward Shekinna Stricklen (40) takes a 3-point shot.
Connecticut Sun guard Courtney Williams (10) and forward Brionna Jones (42) celebrate a 3-pointer.
Los Angeles Sparks guard Odyssey Sims (1) drives to the basket.
Los Angeles Sparks guard Chelsea Gray (12) gets double teamed by two Connecticut Sun defenders.
Connecticut Sun forward Shekinna Stricklen (40) drives to the basket through Los Angeles Sparks defenders.
Los Angeles Sparks forward Candace Parker (3) looks to take a shot over the hand of Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas (25).
Connecticut Sun forward Kayla Pedersen (7) looks to keep the ball from going out of bounds.
Los Angeles Sparks forward Candace Parker (3) expresses her disagreement with the referee call.
Los Angeles Sparks guard Alana Beard (0) makes an inbound pass to teammate Nneka Ogwumike (30).
Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike (30) grabs the defensive rebound.
Los Angeles Sparks forward Candace Parker (3) looks towards teammate Nneka Ogwumike (not pictured) after Ogwumike’s pass set her up for the basket.
The Los Angeles Sparks celebrate their 87 -79 win over the Connecticut Sun.
Los Angeles Sparks forward Candace Parker (3) dances in the circle formed of her teammates after the Sparks’ 87 – 79 win over the Connecticut Sun.
The Connecticut Sun walk off the court after losing 79 – 87 to the visiting Los Angeles Sparks.
The Los Angeles Sparks huddle post-game after their win over the Connecticut Sun.