Sparks Look to Stay Hot Against Struggling Sun in Thursday Clash

The Los Angeles Sparks are peaking at the right time, and they’ll look to continue their surge when they host the league-worst Connecticut Sun on Thursday night.

Los Angeles (13-15) has rattled off eight wins in its last 10 games, tied for the best stretch in the WNBA alongside league leaders Minnesota. The Sparks’ latest victory, a 100-91 triumph over the Indiana Fever, marked the second straight game they eclipsed the 100-point mark — and their fourth 100+ point outing in the last five games.

With the playoffs fast approaching, the Sparks have found a groove offensively and climbed into striking distance of a postseason berth.

Sparks’ Offense on Fire

Fueled by a balanced offensive attack, Los Angeles now ranks third in the WNBA in scoring, averaging 86 points per game — trailing only the Minnesota Lynx and New York Liberty, last season’s finalists and this year’s current top seeds.

Kelsey Plum continues to be a lethal perimeter threat, averaging 20.4 points per game (3rd in WNBA) and sinking 2.5 three-pointers per game, also tied for third in the league.

But perhaps the biggest X-factor of late has been Rickea Jackson, who has scored 24 or more points in three of her last four games, including clutch buckets in the Sparks’ thrilling double-overtime win over Seattle. Jackson credits her growth to the confidence instilled in her by Plum and the veteran core.

“Feistiness. Competitive spirit,” Jackson said of Plum’s influence. “The confidence she instills in me, each and every game … she doesn’t know how much that means to me.”

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Playoff Race Heating Up

Currently sitting just one game behind Golden State for the eighth and final playoff spot, the Sparks are in control of their destiny. Every win counts, and with another game against a struggling team, they’ll aim to stay hot and close the gap.

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Connecticut’s Road Woes Continue

The Connecticut Sun (5-23) dropped to 1-12 on the road after an 82-66 loss at Phoenix on Tuesday, continuing a dismal season that’s now shadowed by off-court headlines.

The franchise, recently acquired by a group that includes Boston Celtics minority owner Steve Pagliuca, is facing long-term uncertainties. Still, head coach Rachid Meziane is focused on improving the team’s immediate performance — especially their slow starts, which have plagued them all year.

“We have to learn to start the game better,” Meziane said. “Especially because we have a couple of games away [in a row].”

Connecticut has allowed 86.9 points per game, the second-worst mark in the league — just ahead of, ironically, the Sparks, who allow 88.1.

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History Favors L.A.

The Sparks have already defeated the Sun twice during this impressive stretch — 92-80 and 101-89 — and will be confident in their ability to complete the season sweep. If Jackson continues her breakout, and Plum remains a reliable scoring threat, Los Angeles should have the edge once again.

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Final Thoughts

The Sparks are surging, the Sun are spiraling, and playoff pressure is mounting. This matchup offers a high-leverage opportunity for Los Angeles to keep building momentum and rise in the standings. For Connecticut, it’s another chance to find footing in a season that’s quickly slipping away.

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