DiJonai Carrington Leads Sun to Historic Win in Boston, Calls Out WNBA for Lack of Promotion

DiJonai Carrington and the Connecticut Sun secured a narrow victory over the Los Angeles Sparks on Tuesday night, playing in front of a sold-out crowd at TD Garden in Boston—the first WNBA game ever held at the historic venue.

However, the game was only available to viewers through WNBA League Pass or live streaming outside of local markets, with none of the three WNBA games that night broadcast on national television. This prompted Carrington to criticize the league earlier in the day for not properly promoting the historic event in Boston, expressing frustration that the game was treated like any other.

“I feel like Connecticut as a franchise is historically disrespected,” Carrington said, as reported by SB Nation's Noa Dalzell. She noted that the Sun had announced the game almost a year ago, providing plenty of time for better promotion.

Despite the perceived lack of attention, over 19,000 fans filled TD Garden to witness the Sun’s 69-61 win. Carrington led the way with 19 points and helped ignite a decisive 14-0 run in the fourth quarter.

Reflecting on the turnout, Carrington remarked, “I guess my tweet worked.” She also criticized the WNBA for not airing the game on national television, arguing that a historic matchup like this should have been accessible without requiring a paid subscription. She pointed out that while only 14 of the Sun’s regular-season games were scheduled for national broadcast, teams like the Indiana Fever—bolstered by the popularity of rookie Caitlin Clark—had nearly all their games nationally televised.

Carrington, who is averaging 12.6 points and 5.1 rebounds this season, has helped the Sun reach a 20-7 record, placing them second in the league standings. Meanwhile, the Sparks have now lost five straight games and are tied for the worst record in the league at 6-22.

Although the game didn’t receive national attention, Boston fans enthusiastically supported the event. Sun forward Alyssa Thomas praised the atmosphere, noting the excitement around the growing popularity of women’s basketball and the potential for Boston to eventually secure its own WNBA franchise.