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.

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

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.