Burke's three-point play in final seconds leads Sun to 1st win of the season, 80-78 over the Storm
The Connecticut Sun secured their first win of the season by defeating the Seattle Storm 80-78. Kennedy Burke made a crucial three-point play with just 2.8 seconds remaining in the game. Charlisse Leger-Walker also contributed significantly with a career-high 16 points.
- ▪Kennedy Burke scored 15 points and made a go-ahead three-point play in the final seconds.
- ▪Charlisse Leger-Walker achieved a career-high of 16 points in the match.
- ▪The Sun had previously tied for the longest losing streak to start a season in franchise history.
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