The Los Angeles Sparks started their season strong with a 94-71 victory over the Phoenix Mercury. The matchup was the first in-season game for Mercury center Brittney Griner since her 10-month detainment in Russia last year.
The Los Angeles Sparks earned their second consecutive win after defeating the Atlanta Dream 85-78. Four Sparks starters scored in the double digits with the bench pouring in 20 points.
The L.A. Sparks Struggle With Offense in Loss to Dallas Wings
By Amanda Scurlock, Sports writer
Published May 15, 2021
Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike battles against Dallas Wings forward Isabelle Harrison (Amanda Scurlock/L.A. Sentinel)
In their home opener, the Los Angeles Sparks started strong against the Dallas Wings but could not maintain their momentum throughout the game. The accurate shooting efforts of guard Arike Ogunbowale and forward Allisha Gray overwhelmed the Sparks 94-71.
The 2021 WNBA overall pick Charli Collier secured a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds in the matchup.
Despite the loss, the Sparks got 27 turnovers on the Wings, resulting in 23 points; 20 of those turnovers happened in the first half. In the first quarter, the Sparks relied on points in the paint and secured six second-chance points.