In their home opener at Crypto.com Arena, the Sparks faced off against the Minnesota Lynx, showcasing a newly structured team under first-year coach. Despite their 89-75 defeat, the Sparks exhibited promise through their teamwork and intensity, trailing narrowly at halftime. With standout performances from Dearica Hamby and Azurá Stevens, the team displayed their competitive edge. However, missed chances and a lack of experienced depth ultimately hindered their comeback efforts against a veteran Lynx team, leaving them needing to refine their gameplay to align with the top-tier teams in the WNBA.
The Sparks showed they are clearly capable of competing for a playoff spot with their energetic and cohesive play, but their 89-75 loss to Minnesota also demonstrated they're still behind the league's elite teams.
Dearica Hamby led the charge on the offensive glass, relentlessly converting at the free-throw line. She led the Sparks with 20 points and 10 rebounds for her second straight double-double.
In the first half, the Sparks (1-1) went toe-to-toe with the Lynx. They trailed 46-45 at halftime, an encouraging start for a team learning to gel under new leadership.
A gritty defensive stand followed, with rookie Sarah Ashlee Barker and Collier hitting the deck for a loose ball, setting up another Sparks possession.
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