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Sun showdown: What we learned, WNBA preseason in Connecticut day 1

By Arielle Chambers

UNCASVILLE, CONNECTICUT- May 7: Azura Stevens #30 of the Dallas Wings rebounds from Lindsay Allen #12 of the New York Liberty and Marissa Coleman #0 of the New York Liberty during the Dallas Wings Vs New York Liberty, WNBA pre season game at Mohegan Sun Arena on May 7, 2018 in Uncasville, Connecticut. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)
UNCASVILLE, CONNECTICUT- May 7: Azura Stevens #30 of the Dallas Wings rebounds from Lindsay Allen #12 of the New York Liberty and Marissa Coleman #0 of the New York Liberty during the Dallas Wings Vs New York Liberty, WNBA pre season game at Mohegan Sun Arena on May 7, 2018 in Uncasville, Connecticut. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images) /
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UNCASVILLE, CONNECTICUT- May 7: Cappie Pondexter #25 of Los Angeles Sparks drives to the basket defended by Nikki Greene #54 of the Connecticut Sun during the Connecticut Sun Vs Los Angeles Sparks, WNBA pre season game at Mohegan Sun Arena on May 7, 2018 in Uncasville, Connecticut. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)
UNCASVILLE, CONNECTICUT- May 7: Cappie Pondexter #25 of Los Angeles Sparks drives to the basket defended by Nikki Greene #54 of the Connecticut Sun during the Connecticut Sun Vs Los Angeles Sparks, WNBA pre season game at Mohegan Sun Arena on May 7, 2018 in Uncasville, Connecticut. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images) /

The Los Angeles Sparks and Connecticut Sun game concluded in dramatic fashion, with a 68-65 Connecticut win. In a game of eight lead changes and seven tied scores, the Sun’s Rachel Banham launched a buzzer-beater three-pointer, securing the victory.

Veteran Jasmine Thomas showed just why she was a 2017 All-Star last night. Her 12 points weren’t nearly as impressive as her quick hands and speed that was a major contributor in the win. Thomas, paired with Courtney Williams, provided a force on defense. They each had tallies in the steals column.  Betnijah Laney and Chiney Ogwumike both added ten points to the final score.

UNCASVILLE, CONNECTICUT- JULY 30: Rachel Banham
UNCASVILLE, CONNECTICUT- JULY 30: Rachel Banham /

Sparks guard Cappie Pondexter played her part in yellow last night. She and Karlie Samuelson each scored 14 points. Samuelson’s efficiency is to be noted. She shot 85.7% from the field and 66.7% from range.

Rookie Shakayla Thomas stole the show, though. She scored 17 points with eight rebounds to match, producing all throughout the significant minutes she played. However, as impressive as she was, Los Angeles must find a way to gel together better.

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