Former Tennessee standout Rae Burrell gave the Los Angeles Sparks a strong offensive lift in their final game before the WNBA All-Star break, leading the team with 20 points. Burrell started and logged 34 minutes in Wednesday's matchup at Crypto.com Arena.
The Sparks fell 86-82 to Phoenix, with the Mercury improving to 10-18 on the season. Los Angeles moved to 10-16 after the close defeat in front of its home crowd.
Burrell's performance stood out for Los Angeles as she paced the Sparks in scoring in a competitive game that stayed tight into the closing stages. Her production offered a positive note for the team heading into the league's midseason pause.
For Burrell, the outing added another notable moment to her WNBA season and highlighted the impact of the former Lady Vol at the professional level. Even in the loss, her scoring touch was a key storyline for Los Angeles entering the All-Star break.
