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Sparks Visit Dream as L.A. Tries to Stay in the Playoff Race

Atlanta has set a franchise wins mark under Karl Smesko and pairs elite defense with high-volume threes.

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Overview

  • Tip-off is scheduled for Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. ET at Gateway Center Arena in College Park, with one outlet listing Spectrum Sportsnet among the broadcasts.
  • Atlanta enters at 26-14 after a surge that includes a 93-76 win at Connecticut and is vying for a top-two seed.
  • Los Angeles is 19-20 after consecutive wins, including Dearica Hamby’s 27-point, 11-rebound outing in a 91-85 victory over Seattle, and sits 1.5 games back of the final playoff spots.
  • The Dream lead the East in opponent scoring defense at 77.1 points allowed on 43.3% shooting and rank among the league leaders in three-point attempts and overall efficiency metrics.
  • Previews list Rickea Jackson as probable for the Sparks, note Taylor Thierry and Holly Winterburn out for the Dream, and describe Allisha Gray as a game-time decision, with final statuses to be confirmed on gameday.