Particle.news
Download on the App Store
9 ARTICLES
·
2d ago

Dream Handle Sparks 86-75, Dealing Blow to L.A.'s Playoff Bid

The defeat leaves Los Angeles two games behind No. 8 Indiana with four games to play.

Aug 31, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; LA Sparks forward Dearica Hamby (5) and guard Kelsey Plum (10) celebrate against the Washington Mystics in the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Image
Image

Overview

  • Atlanta won at Gateway Center Arena on Wednesday, 86-75, after Los Angeles opened the game with a 10-0 run.
  • Dearica Hamby led the Sparks with 21 points, nine rebounds, and four assists, and Kelsey Plum added 18 points with seven assists.
  • The Dream gained separation with superior perimeter shooting, hitting 40% from three to the Sparks’ 26%, and by cashing in on L.A.'s turnovers.
  • The victory continues Atlanta’s strong regular season under first-year coach Karl Smesko as the club pursues a high playoff seed.
  • The teams play again in College Park on Friday, offering L.A. a quick chance to respond as its postseason margin narrows.