Short-Handed Sparks Fall to Sky
The Los Angeles Sparks came up short 90-86 in a gritty match against the Chicago Sky. The Sparks, however, are battling more than just their opponents.
The Los Angeles Sparks came up short 90-86 in a gritty match against the Chicago Sky. The Sparks, however, are battling more than just their opponents.
Lexie Brown scored 20 points, Dearica Hamby added a double-double with 17 points and 18 rebounds and rookie Cameron Brink had two huge blocks in the closing seconds as the Los Angeles Sparks defeated the Washington Mystics 70-68 on Tuesday night at Walter Pyramid.
Although they lost to the Atlanta Dream 92-81 in their home opener, the Los Angeles Sparks displayed strong qualities that could help them contend as the season continues.
The Los Angeles Sparks enter the 2024 season with a young group and plenty of new faces. The squad includes six players who were Sparks last season and five players with over five years of WNBA experience.
The Los Angeles Sparks recently acquired guards Aari McDonald and Kia Nurse, and forward Monique Billings with a hope to speed up the pace on offense.
Amanda Zahui B. scored a career-high 37 points, Kia Nurse added 26 to propel the New York Liberty to a 98-92 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks at Staples Center on Saturday night.