Venue: Mohegan Sun Arena — Uncasville, Connecticut
Tip‑Off: 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
Broadcast: WNBA League Pass / NESN
Season Series: First meeting of 2026
VENUE & CONDITIONS
- Arena: Mohegan Sun Arena
- Capacity: 9,323
- Atmosphere: Connecticut fans remain loyal even during down years; expect 7k–8k
- Home‑Court Impact: Sun are 1–3 at home this season
- Travel Note: Sparks are 2–2 on the road
INJURY REPORT
Los Angeles Sparks
- Rickea Jackson — Probable (ankle) Expected to play; limited minutes possible
- Cameron Brink — Available No restrictions
- Lexie Brown — Out (foot)
- Layshia Clarendon — Available
Connecticut Sun
- Alyssa Thomas — Questionable (shoulder) Game‑time decision; massive swing factor
- DeWanna Bonner — Probable (knee soreness) Expected to start
- Brionna Jones — Out (Achilles rehab)
- Ty Harris — Available
If Alyssa Thomas cannot play, Connecticut’s offense and rebounding take a major hit.
TEAM PROFILES & RECENT FORM
LOS ANGELES SPARKS (4–3)
Last 5 Games: W–L–W–W–L
Most Recent: Sparks 79, Mystics 72 (Brink 18 pts, 11 reb, 4 blk)
Strengths
- Elite rim protection (Brink + Jackson)
- Strong defensive rebounding
- Balanced scoring across 4–5 players
- Improved ball movement under new offensive sets
Weaknesses
- Streaky perimeter shooting
- Turnovers from inexperienced guards
- Inconsistent bench scoring
- Vulnerable to physical frontcourts
CONNECTICUT SUN (1–8)
Last 5 Games: L–L–W–L–L
Most Recent: Liberty 88, Sun 76 (Bonner 23 pts)
Strengths
- Veteran leadership (Bonner + Thomas)
- Strong half‑court defense when locked in
- Good free‑throw rate
- Solid coaching adjustments
Weaknesses
- Worst offensive efficiency in the league
- Poor spacing without Brionna Jones
- Rebounding issues when Thomas is out
- Bench production among the lowest in WNBA
KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS
Cameron Brink vs. DeWanna Bonner
- Brink: 14.2 PPG, 9.1 RPG, 3.4 BPG
- Bonner: 18.7 PPG, 6.2 RPG
- Bonner’s craft vs. Brink’s length is a fascinating contrast
Edge: Sparks (defense), Sun (scoring)
Rickea Jackson vs. Alyssa Thomas (if active)
- Jackson: 16.4 PPG, elite slashing
- Thomas: 14.9 PPG, 8.8 RPG, 6.1 APG
- If Thomas sits, Connecticut loses its engine
Edge: Sun (if Thomas plays), Sparks (if she doesn’t)
Layshia Clarendon vs. Ty Harris
- Clarendon: steady veteran playmaking
- Harris: streaky but explosive shooter
- Whoever controls pace wins this matchup
Edge: Even
SERIES HISTORY
Last 5 Meetings (2023–2025)
- Connecticut leads 3–2
- Sun are 2–0 at home in that span
- Average margin: Sun +4.2
Key Trend:
Connecticut has historically controlled the paint vs. LA — but that was before Brink and Jackson arrived.
BETTING TRENDS
Against the Spread (ATS)
- Sparks: 4–3 ATS
- Sun: 1–8 ATS
- Sparks: 3–1 ATS in last 4
- Sun: 0–5 ATS in last 5
Totals
- Sparks Overs: 4 of last 6
- Sun Unders: 5 of last 7
- Pace projection: Slow‑medium, leaning Under
Situational Trends
- Sparks are 4–0 when Brink records 3+ blocks
- Sun are 1–6 when scoring under 80
- Sparks are 3–1 when Jackson scores 18+
GAME ODDS
Los Angeles Sparks – 6
Connecticut Sun 167.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, May 29, 2026
