Sparks visit Sun as Connecticut looks to even season series

The Sparks enter the matchup leading the WNBA in assists

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 181 min read

Double the fun tonight on League Pass! 🎟️ The @LASparks and @ConnecticutSun are going head to head at 7pm/ET. The Sun l Via @WNBA on X

What happened: The Los Angeles Sparks travel to face the Connecticut Sun at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday. The matchup is featured on the league's streaming broadcast.

Why it matters: Connecticut aims to even the season series against Los Angeles on their home floor. The Sparks are looking to protect their status as the league's top team in assists while trying to break a four-game losing streak.

By the numbers: Los Angeles (13-23) has dropped four straight games, while Connecticut (8-27) is on a two-game skid. The Sun secured an 84-81 victory over the Sparks when the teams previously met on May 30.

What to watch: Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET on WNBA League Pass.

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