UNCASVILLE, Conn. — DeWanna Bonner scored 16 points, Alyssa Thomas had 11 points, seven rebounds and seven assists and the Connecticut Sun beat the short-handed Los Angeles Sparks 79-70 on Tuesday night for their 10th straight victory in the series.

The game was marred by an apparent knee injury to Los Angeles rookie Cameron Brink. The No. 2 overall pick in the WNBA draft, fell awkwardly on a drive to the basket in the first quarter and did not return. Once over to the sidelines, Brink hobbled toward the locker room before a pair of Sparks personnel lifted her off her feet and carried her.

Coming into the game, Brink was tied for second in the league for blocks per game swatting on average 2.5 per contest, while adding 8.1 points and 5.7 rebounds through 23.3 minutes of action.

Brink played under four minutes and committed one foul before getting hurt.

“Cam has a knee injury and will be evaluated tomorrow,” Los Angeles Sparks coach Curt Miller said.

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Brink has seen plenty of success before entering the WNBA this season. She is the reigning MVP for the FIBA 3x3 Women's World Cup in Vienna in 2023, and it was recently announced that she would take her talents to Paris as a member of this year's U.S. Olympics team for more 3x3 action.

Connecticut (13-1) is off to its best 14-game start in franchise history. The Sun haven’t lost to the Sparks since July 30, 2020.

All five Sun starters scored in double figures. Tyasha Harris had 14 points, Brionna Jones added 13 and DiJonai Carrington had 12.

Aari McDonald led Los Angeles (4-11) with 14 points and seven assists. Li Yueru added 11 points off the bench and Rickea Jackson scored 10.

Connecticut led 39-28 at halftime as both teams shot at least 50 per cent from the field. The Sparks fell behind by turning the ball over 14 times in the first half.

The Sun closed the third quarter on a 10-0 run for a 15-point lead and cruised in the fourth. The Sparks finished with 22 turnovers.

With files from Sportsnet Staff

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