Rae Burrell Tops Sparks' Minutes in Loss to Golden State
The Sparks fell 84-78 to Golden State at Crypto.com Arena, with former Tennessee star Rae Burrell logging the most minutes for Los Angeles.
In a WNBA matchup at Crypto.com Arena, Golden State beat the Los Angeles Sparks 84-78 before a crowd of 15,739. Former Tennessee standout Rae Burrell started and stayed on the floor for 32 minutes, tallying nine points, three rebounds, one assist and one steal. She and Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike each logged the highest minutes for their team, with Ogwumike posting a game-high 16 points.
Golden State also held a rebounding edge, pulling down 36 boards to the Sparks' 28. The Warriors never relinquished the lead, and the Sparks' biggest lead never exceeded 19 points. Burrell, a 2022 first-round draft pick, previously earned one outlet Preseason All-America honors while at Tennessee.
Why it matters
The game highlights a former college star's role in the WNBA and the Warriors' continued dominance over the Sparks.
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