Connecticut has lost three in a row and 13 of its last 14 games to languish in the WNBA basement. Sun rookie Saniya Rivers, however, has seen progress in the midst of a difficult campaign.

Uncasville, Connecticut; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Connecticut Sun looks to break its three-game slide when the Sun take on Los Angeles Sparks. The Sun are 2-8 on their home court.