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Sparks Outlast Wings 97-96 as Bueckers Breaks Rookie Assist Record, Misses Game-Winner

Cameron Brink’s return fueled the Sparks’ late-season win that solidified their position in the tight playoff chase.

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Sarah Ashlee Barker #13 of the Los Angeles Sparks handles the ball against the Dallas Wings during the game at College Park Center on June 6, 2025 in Arlington, Texas.
Sparks guard Kelsey Plum, left, drives to the basket as the Dallas Wings’ Maddy Siegrist defends during the second half on Friday night in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Overview

  • The Sparks held off a furious Dallas rally on Aug. 15, led by Kelsey Plum’s 28 points and Dearica Hamby’s 20 points and 10 rebounds.
  • Rookie Paige Bueckers finished with 29 points and set a new Dallas franchise mark with 143 assists but saw her final three-point attempt roll off the rim at the buzzer.
  • Cameron Brink returned from an ankle tweak to log three points and seven rebounds under a minutes restriction in her first game back.
  • Dallas guard Arike Ogunbowale was sidelined by right knee soreness for the second straight game, leaving the Wings at 9-25 amidst their rebuild.
  • Los Angeles improved to 16-17 and notched its 13th win in 16 games, strengthening its hold on the final playoff spots in the Western Conference.