Thomas, Jones help Sun rout Sparks 77-60 in home opener
Alyssa Thomas takes the rock coast-to-coast and fights off her defender for the and-1 bucket. (0:21)
UNCASVILLE, Conn. -- — Alyssa Thomas had 23 points, 12 rebounds and five assists and the Connecticut Sun routed the Los Angeles Sparks 77-60 on Saturday night.
Jonquel Jones added 16 points and 12 rebounds for the Sun (1-1) in their home opener. Dijonai Carrington had 13 points and three steals, and Brionna Jones finished with 10 points and seven rebounds.
Nneka Ogwumike and Jordin Canada each scored 12 points for Los Angeles (2-2).
The Sun led 26-14 after the first quarter and 49-25 at the half.
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2021-22 Western Conference Standings
TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
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Las Vegas | 15 | 5 | .750 | 0 | W1 |
Seattle | 13 | 7 | .650 | 2 | W2 |
Dallas | 9 | 12 | .429 | 6.5 | L3 |
Los Angeles | 8 | 11 | .421 | 6.5 | W1 |
Phoenix | 9 | 13 | .409 | 7 | L1 |
Minnesota | 6 | 15 | .286 | 9.5 | L1 |
2021-22 Eastern Conference Standings
TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
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Chicago | 15 | 5 | .750 | 0 | W5 |
Connecticut | 13 | 7 | .650 | 2 | L1 |
Washington | 13 | 9 | .591 | 3 | W2 |
Atlanta | 9 | 11 | .450 | 6 | W1 |
New York | 8 | 11 | .421 | 6.5 | L1 |
Indiana | 5 | 17 | .227 | 11 | L4 |