The Connecticut Sun Seal Historic Victory in TD Garden's First WNBA Game
Historic Night for WNBA in Boston
On Tuesday, August 20th, 2024, history was made at TD Garden in Boston. The WNBA held its first-ever game in the iconic arena, and the Connecticut Sun seized the moment with a thrilling 69-61 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks.
The crowd was electric throughout the game, and the Sun delivered a performance that will be remembered for years to come.
DiJonai Carrington Leads the Sun
DiJonai Carrington was the star of the show for the Sun. The forward scored 19 points and was a force on both ends of the court.
Carrington's performance was a major reason why the Sun were able to pull away from the Sparks in the fourth quarter.
Sun's 14-0 Run Seals the Victory
With the game tied at 55-55 with just over five minutes remaining, the Sun went on a 14-0 run to put the game away.
The run was sparked by a three-pointer from Carrington, and the Sun never looked back.
Historic Night for Boston
The game was a historic moment for Boston. It was the first time that the WNBA had ever played a game in the city, and the fans showed their support by packing the arena.
The Sun's victory was a great way to mark the occasion, and it will be a night that Boston basketball fans will never forget.
Highlights from the Game
- DiJonai Carrington scored 19 points to lead the Sun.
- The Sun went on a 14-0 run in the fourth quarter to seal the victory.
- The game was the first WNBA game ever played at TD Garden.
- The Sun improved to 20-7 with the victory.
Stats
- Connecticut Sun: 69
- Los Angeles Sparks: 61
- Attendance: 19,156
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