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Sparks Open Homestand Against Short-Handed Wings With Playoff Position in Reach

Los Angeles seeks to leverage home court and a season-series edge to gain ground in the playoff race.

The Sparks’ Rae Burrell drives against Dallas’ Diamond Miller during the first half Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
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Overview

  • Los Angeles enters at 16-18, one win back of eighth-place Seattle with 10 games remaining.
  • The matchup at Crypto.com Arena opens a four-game homestand, and the Sparks are 2-0 against Dallas after a 97-96 win on Aug. 15.
  • Dallas is depleted, with Arike Ogunbowale sidelined recently and Tyasha Harris and Li Yueru listed out for the season, while rookie Paige Bueckers leads the offense and scored 29 in the last meeting.
  • Defense remains a concern for Los Angeles, which allows a league-high 88.8 points per game, with Dallas close behind at 87.3.
  • Form favors the Sparks at 6-4 over their past 10 compared with the Wings’ 2-8, and LA stressed defense and rebounding after being outrebounded 35-15 in Sunday’s loss to Washington.