Sparks fall when Atlanta outscores them in fourth quarter
6 months, 1 week ago

Sparks fall when Atlanta outscores them in fourth quarter

LA Times  

Allisha Gray scored 25 points, Tina Charles had a double-double and the Atlanta Dream pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat the Sparks 87-74 on Sunday. Charles and Gray scored six points apiece to help Atlanta build a 20-14 lead after one quarter. Brink answered with a three-pointer, Kia Nurse made two free throws and McDonald hit from beyond the arc to cap an 8-0 run, pulling the Sparks to within 45-40 at halftime. Gray sank a step-back jumper and Naz Hillmon added two foul shots to get Atlanta within 61-60 after three quarters.

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Sparks’ rally in second half falls short in Seattle
3 months, 1 week ago

Sparks’ rally in second half falls short in Seattle

LA Times  

Skylar Diggins-Smith scored 19 points, including four free throws in the final minute, and the Seattle Storm edged the Los Angeles Sparks 90-87 on Sunday night. Dearica Hamby scored 11 points in the third quarter, and the Sparks chipped away at a 14-point halftime deficit to trail 73-65 heading to the fourth. The Sparks stayed hot early in the final …

Sparks outplay Storm almost everywhere except the scoreboard
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Sparks outplay Storm almost everywhere except the scoreboard

LA Times  

Four of the Sparks’ starters scored in double figures, but it wasn’t enough. Dearica Hamby had a historic night, grabbing her 341st rebound to break Lisa Leslie’s 20-year-old single-season franchise record and enter the Sparks’ top-10 career rebounds list, but it still wasn’t enough. I just thought it was a really good basketball game … a lot easier to walk …

Sparks are no match for the Sun in blowout loss
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Sparks are no match for the Sun in blowout loss

LA Times  

Rae Burrell of the Sparks goes to the basket against Connecticut on Tuesday at Crypto.com Arena. It was just another one of those nights for the Sparks, a feeling that’s been all too familiar this season as they were dominated on their home floor by the Connecticut Sun 86-66 Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena. “When we came out in the …

Sparks fall to Sun despite big game from Rickea Jackson
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Sparks fall to Sun despite big game from Rickea Jackson

LA Times  

There were flashes of hope, but in the end, not even a career night for Rickea Jackson was enough as the Sparks were outscored by 15 points in the fourth quarter for their fourth consecutive loss Sunday, this time to the Connecticut Sun 79-67. “It doesn’t feel good to not be able to find ways to the finish line, but …

Sparks start slow and can’t catch the Atlanta Dream in loss
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Sparks start slow and can’t catch the Atlanta Dream in loss

LA Times  

Sparks center Li Yueru drives to the basket during Sunday’s loss to the Atlanta Dream on Sunday. “Their scheme was to challenge us to make perimeter shots, and what we needed to do to counter that defense we just didn’t do consistently enough,” Sparks coach Curt Miller said. We gave up 17 second-chance points, which is unacceptable.” Li Yueru scored …

Sparks fall to Wings when outscored 40-18 in fourth quarter
4 months ago

Sparks fall to Wings when outscored 40-18 in fourth quarter

LA Times  

Sparks forward Rickea Jackson, receiving a pass while defended by Wings forward Satou Sabally, has 25 points in the loss Sunday. Arike Ogunbowale had 33 points, Natasha Howard scored 30 and the Dallas Wings stormed back from a 19-point fourth-quarter deficit to stun the Sparks 113-110 on Sunday. Howard made a layup for Dallas and Ogunbowale followed with two free …

Rickea Jackson and Sparks can’t keep up with Mystics as losing streak continues
4 months ago

Rickea Jackson and Sparks can’t keep up with Mystics as losing streak continues

LA Times  

Sparks rookie Rickea Jackson, shown here controlling the ball against Dallas in July, finished with 17 points in an 80-74 loss to the Washington Mystics on Friday. Brittney Sykes scored a season-high 28 points and Shakira Austin added 14 points and 11 rebounds — her first double-double of the season — to help the Washington Mystics beat the Sparks 80-74 …

Sparks can’t hold 10-point lead in fourth quarter, lose to Sky
4 months, 1 week ago

Sparks can’t hold 10-point lead in fourth quarter, lose to Sky

LA Times  

Sky guard Chennedy Carter drives down the lane for a layup against the Sparks on Saturday afternoon at Crypto.com Arena. Lindsay Allen scored 16 points, rookies Kamilla Cardoso and Angel Reese posted double-doubles, and the Chicago Sky rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the Sparks 90-86 on Saturday at Crypto.com Arena, handing Los Angeles its fifth straight loss at …

Sparks struggle against Liberty and record their most lopsided loss of the season
4 months, 1 week ago

Sparks struggle against Liberty and record their most lopsided loss of the season

LA Times  

Zia Cooke dribbles and Rae Burrell looks up court during the Sparks’ lopsided loss to the Liberty on Thursday at Crypto.com Arena. “Questions?” The league-leading Liberty scored the game’s first 10 points and 38 of the first 48 en route to a 103-68 win over the Sparks at Crypto.com Arena. Some post-Olympic rust was expected for the Sparks, Burrell said, …

Sparks snap two-game losing streak with win at Dallas
5 months, 1 week ago

Sparks snap two-game losing streak with win at Dallas

LA Times  

Sparks forward Azura Stevens tries to block a layup by Wings forward Natasha Howard during the first half Saturday in Dallas. Dearica Hamby scored 27 points, rookie Rickea Jackson added a career-high 23 points and the Sparks beat the Dallas Wings 87-81 Saturday in a battle between the WNBA’s cellar dwellers. Azurá Stevens finished with 16 points, eight rebounds, four …

Sparks snap eight-game losing streak with thrilling overtime win against Aces
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Sparks snap eight-game losing streak with thrilling overtime win against Aces

LA Times  

Sparks rookie forward Rickea Jackson, left, drives against Las Vegas Aces guard Kate Martin during the first half of the Sparks’ 98-93 overtime win Friday at Crypto.com Arena. “They know how much this game means to me.” Las Vegas Aces guard Kelsey Plum celebrates during the first half Friday against the Sparks. Despite Wilson’s 11 points, the Sparks were able …

Sparks can’t hold off Mystics’ late surge, extend losing streak to eight games
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Sparks can’t hold off Mystics’ late surge, extend losing streak to eight games

LA Times  

The Sparks’ Aari McDonald scored 17 points during her team’s loss to the Washington Mystics on Tuesday at Crypto.com Arena. Despite holding a 12-point lead after three quarters and a season-best night by Stephanie Talbot, the short-handed Sparks couldn’t hold off the Washington Mystics in the final minutes Tuesday at Crypto.com Arena, losing 82-80 and extending their losing streak to …

Cameron Brink injured as Sparks fall to the Sun
6 months, 1 week ago

Cameron Brink injured as Sparks fall to the Sun

LA Times  

DeWanna Bonner scored 16 points, Alyssa Thomas had 11 points, seven rebounds and seven assists and the Connecticut Sun beat the short-handed Sparks 79-70 on Tuesday night for their 10th straight victory in the series. The game was marred by an apparent knee injury to Sparks rookie Cameron Brink. “Cam has a knee injury and will be evaluated tomorrow,” Sparks …

Sparks fall behind early and get pummeled by the Minnesota Lynx
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Sparks fall behind early and get pummeled by the Minnesota Lynx

LA Times  

Lakers center Cameron Brink controls the ball in front of the Minnesota Lynx’s Napheesa Collier at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday night. “It was a really disappointing game tonight on both sides of the ball,” Sparks coach Curt Miller said. “We really talked about how important the start was and to find ourselves in the hole right away just set the …

Sparks beat Caitlin Clark and Fever for second win of season
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Sparks beat Caitlin Clark and Fever for second win of season

LA Times  

Sparks guard Kia Nurse tries to block a layup by Fever guard Caitlin Clark during the first half Tuesday night. On Tuesday night, against the WNBA’s only other one-win team, the Indiana Fever rookie strung together her most complete game yet by scoring a season-best 30 points, dishing out six assists and grabbing five rebounds in her most complete performance …

Cameron Brink’s 21 points can’t save Sparks from loss to Dallas
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Cameron Brink’s 21 points can’t save Sparks from loss to Dallas

LA Times  

Dallas guard Arike Ogunbowale shoots over Sparks forward Stephanie Talbot during the Sparks’ 84-83 loss Sunday at Crypto.com Arena. Arike Ogunbowale scored 20 points, Monique Billings had a double-double and the Dallas Wings edged the Sparks 84-83 on Sunday night. A night after Ogunbowale scored 40 points while playing all 40 minutes in Dallas’ 107-92 win at Phoenix, she shot …

Sparks eliminated from postseason contention after Sky clinch final playoff spot
1 year, 3 months ago

Sparks eliminated from postseason contention after Sky clinch final playoff spot

LA Times  

Chicago’s Kahleah Copper, shown here driving to the basket against the Seattle Storm on July 28, finished with 20 points in the Sky’s win over Minnesota on Friday. Kahleah Copper scored 20 points and the Chicago Sky clinched the final playoff spot and eliminated the Sparks from postseason contention in a 92-87 win Friday night over the Minnesota Lynx. Dana …

Sparks fall out of final playoff spot after loss to Breanna Stewart and Liberty
1 year, 3 months ago

Sparks fall out of final playoff spot after loss to Breanna Stewart and Liberty

LA Times  

Sparks’ Layshia Clarendon, left, controls the ball in front of New York’s Stefanie Dolson during the Sparks’ 96-89 loss at the Barclays Center on Thursday night. Breanna Stewart scored 25 points and Sabrina Ionescu broke the single-season three-point record to help New York beat the Sparks 96-89 on Thursday night, giving the Liberty eight straight wins. New York was up …

Sparks head into All-Star break with sixth straight loss after blowout by Aces
1 year, 5 months ago

Sparks head into All-Star break with sixth straight loss after blowout by Aces

LA Times  

Las Vegas Aces forward A’ja Wilson looks for a shot as Sparks forward Azura Stevens defends during the first half on Wednesday at Crypto.com Arena. Azurá Stevens had 22 points and 12 rebounds, but the Sparks limped into the All Star break with a sixth consecutive loss as the league-leading Las Vegas Aces dominated 97-78 on Wednesday at Crypto.com Arena. …

Sparks waive guard Chennedy Carter after rocky tenure with team
1 year, 9 months ago

Sparks waive guard Chennedy Carter after rocky tenure with team

LA Times  

Guard Chennedy Carter averaged 8.9 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 24 games with the Spark last season. The Sparks waived guard Chennedy Carter on Friday, undoing one of the residual mistakes from the Derek Fisher era. After joining the team in a trade from Atlanta, Carter played in 24 games during her one-year Sparks tenure, averaging 8.9 points, …

Sparks out of playoffs with blowout loss to Sun
2 years, 4 months ago

Sparks out of playoffs with blowout loss to Sun

LA Times  

Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike, right, tries to shoot as Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas defends during the first half on Thursday at Crypto.com Arena. The blowout sealed the Sparks’ second straight season without a playoff berth, a streak of futility reached only one other time in franchise history. Connecticut Sun guard Odyssey Sims, center, shoots as Sparks forward Katie Lou …

How the Los Angeles Sparks could still make the WNBA playoffs
2 years, 4 months ago

How the Los Angeles Sparks could still make the WNBA playoffs

LA Times  

At practices and before games, the Sparks don’t only scout their next opponent. “But as long as you got a percent there, we’re going to go for it.” The Sparks’ 79-76 win over the playoff-bound Mystics helped keep their slim postseason chances alive, but they remain on the razor’s edge entering the final homestand of the regular season. The congested …

Sparks improve playoff hopes with road win over the Mystics
2 years, 4 months ago

Sparks improve playoff hopes with road win over the Mystics

LA Times  

Guard Brittney Sykes, shown during a game earlier this season, led the Sparks to victory Sunday with 21 points, including a couple of late baskets to seal the win over the Mystics. Brittney Sykes scored 21 points, including a driving layup in the closing seconds, and the Los Angeles Sparks kept their slim playoff hopes alive Sunday with a 79-76 …

Sparks fall to Dream in a heartbreaker as losing streak stretches to six
2 years, 4 months ago

Sparks fall to Dream in a heartbreaker as losing streak stretches to six

LA Times  

Highlights from the Sparks’ 88-86 loss to the Atlanta Dream on Friday. Cheyenne Parker drove the baseline and made a go-ahead layup with 0.3 seconds left to lift the Atlanta Dream past the Sparks 88-86 on Friday night. The Sparks called a timeout after Parker’s basket and Nneka Ogwumike sank a shot from the baseline, but officials reviewed the play …

Sparks squander 15-point lead late to fall to Liberty
2 years, 4 months ago

Sparks squander 15-point lead late to fall to Liberty

LA Times  

Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike led the team with 19 points in the 64-61 loss to the New York Liberty on Wednesday. Sabrina Ionescu scored eight of her 20 points in the final 2:18 and the Liberty rallied from a 15-point deficit in the third quarter to beat the Sparks 64-61 on Wednesday night. Trailing 50-35 with 5:23 left in the …

Liz Cambage, Nneka Ogwumike each score 21 points in Sparks’ 500th regular-season win
2 years, 5 months ago

Liz Cambage, Nneka Ogwumike each score 21 points in Sparks’ 500th regular-season win

LA Times  

Nneka Ogwumike, shown in May, scored 21 points Friday night as the Sparks beat the Dallas Wings 97-89 for the franchise’s 500th regular-season victory. Liz Cambage had 21 points and 11 rebounds, Nneka Ogwumike also scored 21 points, and the Sparks beat the Dallas Wings 97-89 on Friday night. Katie Lou Samuelson added 14 points, Lexie Brown scored 10 of …

Sparks miss chance to get to .500 with loss to Mercury
2 years, 6 months ago

Sparks miss chance to get to .500 with loss to Mercury

LA Times  

Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike, shown during a game earlier this season, had 19 points in a loss at Phoenix on Sunday afternoon. Skylar Diggins-Smith scored a season-high 29 points on 10-for-16 shooting to lead the Phoenix Mercury to an 81-74 victory over the Sparks on Sunday. Brittney Sykes finished with14 points, four rebounds and three assists off the bench for …

Nneka Ogwumike and Chennedy Carter come up big for Sparks in win over Lynx
2 years, 6 months ago

Nneka Ogwumike and Chennedy Carter come up big for Sparks in win over Lynx

LA Times  

Highlights from the Sparks’ 85-83 victory over the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday. Nneka Ogwumike’s putback of her own miss with 7.3 seconds left lifted the Sparks to an 85-83 win over the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday. Chennedy Carter led the Sparks, who had lost six of seven, with 20 points. 1 overall pick out of Louisiana State in the 2006 …

Sparks squander chance to boost playoff hopes with loss to Sun
3 years, 3 months ago

Sparks squander chance to boost playoff hopes with loss to Sun

LA Times  

Connecticut Sun forward DeWanna Bonner, right, shoots against Sparks center Amanda Zahui B. during the first half of the Sparks’ 75-57 loss at Staples Center on Thursday. “It’s the investment of time and respect for the game and just being prepared in that way and I think we have a ways to go with that as a collective.” The Sun’s …

WNBA: Los Angeles Sparks holds off Atlanta Dream 85-80 in overtime
3 years, 4 months ago

WNBA: Los Angeles Sparks holds off Atlanta Dream 85-80 in overtime

The Hindu  

Brittney Sykes scored 17 points to lead six Los Angeles players in double figures, and the Sparks beat the Atlanta Dream 85-80 in overtime on Tuesday night. Sykes opened overtime with a basket for Los Angeles' first lead since 24-23. Kristi Toliver, who forced overtime, gave the Sparks a six-point lead with 2:13 left and it led by at least …

Sparks’ rally falls short in loss to Storm as familiar lineup isn’t enough
4 years, 4 months ago

Sparks’ rally falls short in loss to Storm as familiar lineup isn’t enough

LA Times  

Sparks forward Candace Parker, pictured July 25, had 19 points and 12 rebounds in her team’s 81-75 loss to the Seattle Storm on Saturday in Florida. Despite a starting lineup that stayed intact from the end of last season, the Sparks were doomed by another slow start Saturday as their fourth-quarter rally against the Seattle Storm fell short 81-75 in …

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