Connecticut Sun star Brittney Griner made WNBA history on Saturday night by scoring her 6,000th career point.
The veteran center is just the 18th player in league history to surpass the milestone. She entered the game against the LA Sparks with 5,999 points, before securing her place in the record books with a smooth four-foot turnaround jumper.
The historic basket helped power the Connecticut Sun to a 84-81 victory over the Sparks, giving the Sun its second win this year.
The game also marked Griner's return to Connecticut's lineup after a rib injury sidelined her at the start of the season.
Brittney Griner Exits Historic WNBA Game After Eye Injury
However, the 10-time All-Star and two-time Defensive Player of the Year faced a hurdle late in the game's first half.
Griner took a hit to her left eye from Sparks guard Erica Wheeler, forcing her to head to the locker room.
Griner showed her trademark toughness after officials upgraded the foul to a Flagrant 1. She sunk both free throws before subsequently sitting out the second half as a precaution.
By the end of the night, Griner totaled nine points, two rebounds, and one block.
The performance lifted her to 16th on the WNBA all-time scoring list, pushing her past legends Lauren Jackson and Seimone Augustus.
Sun head coach Rachid Meziane expressed optimism after the game, noting the eye injury does not appear serious. She expects Griner to feature in tonight's matchup against her former team, the Atlanta Dream.
Griner is also closing in on another milestone. She sits just 15 blocks away from tying Margo Dydek’s all-time record of 877.
Where to Watch Tonight's WNBA Commissioner’s Cup Game
The Sun faces the Dream in tonight's Commissioner's Cup slate, tipping off at 8:30 PM ET on WNBA League Pass.
