Los Angeles Sparks’ Cameron Brink breaks a losing streak while a special NBA star is present.
The LA Sparks defeated the Dallas Wings 81-72 at Crypto.com Arena to snap a three-game losing streak. The Sparks center got to meet one of her biggest idols and favorite players, Cameron Brink. A team that has struggled in the first 10 games of the season with a 3-7 record will need this win to boost morale. They play the Las Vegas Aces, the two-time champions, in their upcoming game, which won’t be simple.
The Miami Heat’s Jimmy Butler attended the game, showing his support for the Sparks and rookie Cameron Brink by donning her number 22 jersey—the same number he wears for the Heat. Brink, the second overall pick in the WNBA draft, has Stephen Curry and Butler as his top picks. Brink scored 10 points and pulled down 10 rebounds in a double-double that helped the team win. In addition, Dearica Hamby recorded a double-double with 12 rebounds and 22 points. With 2.5 blocks per game, Brink ranks third in the league, demonstrating her defensive prowess in her first few games.
Fans of the Lakers, who once again watched the NBA Finals from home and are hoping their bitter rivals, the Celtics, don’t win the Larry O’Brien trophy against the Dallas Mavericks, were buzzing about Butler’s visit to the West Coast. Key players have been the subject of trade rumors, as is customary at the end of every season. Pat Riley, the team president, issued a warning to Butler, who was injured and unable to play for Miami during their playoff series against Boston. This has further raised questions about Butler’s future with the Heat.
Butler, who is 34 years old and has two years remaining on his Miami contract, is running out of time to win his first championship. Even though he played at a high level and nearly won two finals series, he could help the Lakers win the championship by teaming up with LeBron James and Anthony Davis to form the formidable “Big 3.” But perhaps the “Big 30” would be a more appropriate moniker given their ages. One thing is certain, though: Jimmy looks good in purple and gold. There is still a lot that needs to happen this season and in the offseason.
