Cameron Brink didn’t wait long to make an impact. Thirteen months after tearing her ACL, the Los Angeles Sparks forward stepped onto the court and nailed a three-pointer with her very first shot attempt Tuesday night. The crowd at Crypto.com Arena erupted as Brink jogged back on defense, grinning ear to ear.

Brink was 1 for 3 and made a pair of free throws on Tuesday night while playing 13 minutes, with three rebounds, an assist, a steal, a block and a turnover in an 89-74 loss to the Las Vegas Aces that snapped the Sparks’ five-game winning streak.

LA Sparks star Cameron Brink made her return to the court on Tuesday night after a 13-month absence. Jul 16, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; LA Sparks forward Cameron Brink arrives before the game against the Seattle Storm at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images / Kirby Lee-Imagn Images