Cameron Brink stats tonight (May 26): Sparks' rookie shines bright in LA's agonizing 1-point loss against Wings

Rookie big Cameron Brink was the standout in Sunday’s game between the LA Sparks and the Dallas Wings. Although the Wings triumphed 84-83, the Sparks’ No. 2 overall pick had an impressive performance.

In just 23 minutes, Cameron Brink set a career-high with 21 points, leading all scorers in the game. Brink also contributed three assists, two rebounds and two blocks.

Prior to this game, Brink was averaging 8.3 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.5 steals, and 3.3 blocks.

Brink sank two free throws to narrow the Wings' lead to one, 81-80. Maddy Siegrist responded with a layup, and following a Sparks timeout, Brink missed a three-pointer that would have tied the game. Down by four, Brink assisted Lexie Brown for a three-pointer, reducing the lead to one, but time expired.

The LA Sparks have dropped to 1-4 on the season, while the Wings secured their second consecutive win.

Here are Cameron Brink's complete stats for the game:

PLAYER	MIN	FGM	FGA	FG%	3PM	3PA	3P%	FTM	FTA	FT%	OREB	DREB	REB	AST	TOV	STL	BLK	PF	PTS	+/-
Cameron Brink	23:31	7	12	58.3	3	6	50.0	4	4	100	1	1	2	3	2	0	3	5	21	-3

The Wings delivered a balanced effort as all their starters scored in double digits. Arike Ogunbowale had 20 points but was an inefficient 7-of-30 from the field, including 0-for-8 from beyond the arc, and added five rebounds and five assists.

Forward Monique Billings contributed 18 points and 12 rebounds, Maddy Siegrist added 15 points and eight rebounds, Teaira McCowan had 12 points and five rebounds, and Sevgi Uzun recorded 11 points, eight assists, and five rebounds for Dallas.

On the Sparks' side, Dearica Hamby, Cameron Brink’s frontcourt partner, tallied 19 points and 13 rebounds. Lexie Brown scored 12 points on 14 shots, while Li Yueru chipped in 10 points off the bench.

Up next for Cameron Brink and the LA Sparks to end the month of May are the Indiana Fever and the Chicago Sky.

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How is Cameron Brink related to Steph Curry?

Cameron Brink has garnered attention not only for her basketball talent and striking looks but also due to her famous connection with Steph Curry's family.

Brink, a Stanford University graduate, was a standout in her NCAA career, earning the titles of two-time Pac-12 Player of the Year and three-time Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year.

At the WNBA Draft, where she was picked second overall by the Sparks, Sonya Curry, Steph Curry's mother, was present to support her.

Sonya is Brink's godmother.

Dell Curry, Steph's father, and Greg Brink, Cameron's father, played basketball together at Virginia Tech, while Sonya and Michelle Brink, Cameron's mother, were roommates at the university.

Now, both Brink and Curry are making significant impacts in professional basketball.