There hasn’t been much winning happening for the Los Angeles Sparks, but they had their biggest loss of the season last week against the Connecticut Sun. No, not because they lost 79-70, one of five losses the team has suffered during their current road trip.
The actual defeat happened four minutes into the game, when Cameron Brink went down with a non-contact injury.
It didn’t look good in real time as she screamed in agony and had to be carried to the locker room. The following day, the worst-case scenario became a reality as the organization announced she had torn her ACL.
Forward Cameron Brink suffered a left torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) during the first quarter of Tuesday’s game at the Connecticut Sun. Additional details will be provided at a later date.
— LA Sparks PR (@LASparksPR) June 19, 2024
Brink’s absence is devastating for the young Sparks. She was averaging 7.5 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.3 blocks per game and started in all 15 of her games. Replacing her is impossible, but that is the task for Sparks head coach Curt Miller.
Li Yueru’s chance to shine
If Los Angeles’ first game sans Brink is any indication, Yueru will be the new starter and get most of Brink’s minutes in the rotation. It may seem like a lot for Yueru, but the Chinese…
