After snapping a frustrating six-game home losing streak with an impressive win over the Connecticut Sun, the Los Angeles Sparks weren’t about to let that momentum go to waste. On Sunday afternoon, the Sparks came out with purpose, playing their most complete half of basketball this season and dominating the Washington Mystics from the start.
Fueled by a surge of energy and confidence, the Sparks exploded in the second quarter, outscoring the Mystics 33–12 to take a commanding 59–34 lead at the half. It was their best half of the season — a display of cohesion, effort, and execution that had been missing in recent weeks.
Inside, Dearica Hamby continued her strong campaign with physical post play and relentless rebounding. Outside, Kelsey Plum stretched the floor and picked apart the Mystics’ defense with sharp shooting and precise decision-making. Washington had no answers on either end of the court.
The second half was more of the same. The Sparks maintained their intensity and poise, never allowing the Mystics to mount a serious comeback. When the final buzzer sounded, Los Angeles had notched a convincing 99–80 win — their first two-game winning streak of the season.
Now, with confidence brewing and a sense of rhythm emerging, the Sparks will look to carry that momentum into Tuesday night’s rematch in Washington. A win would not only mark their first road sweep of the season but also signal a potential turning point for a team that’s beginning to find its identity.
Stay tuned — the Sparks are heating up at just the right time.
