The Los Angeles Sparks used a 16-0 fourth-quarter run to maintain their WNBA playoff hopes alive and overwhelm the visiting Dallas Wings 91-77 on Sunday.
Rae Burrell, one among six Los Angeles scorers in double-figures, scored 11 of her 13 factors off the bench throughout the pivotal spurt. Burrell kicked off the surge with a 3-pointer, knocked down a second, and efficiently transformed an and-one as a part of the blitz.
The Sparks (20-22) held Dallas scoreless for 4:30, with the Wings lastly stopping the bleeding on a Maddy Siegrist bucket on the 5:30 mark. By that time, nonetheless, Los Angeles had constructed an 18-point lead that proved insurmountable for the last-place Wings (9-34) on their strategy to a tenth consecutive loss.
Julie Allemand led the steadiness Sparks assault with 21 factors for her first double-figure scoring efficiency since posting 12 in an Aug. 15 defeat of Dallas.
Allemand shot an ideal 8 of 8 from the ground, together with 3-for-3 from 3-point, and was 2 of two on the free-throw line. She additionally helped gasoline the Los Angeles protection with 5 steals — the final of which led to Burrell’s and-one layup throughout the defining run.
Azura Stevens recorded a double-double within the win with 13 factors and 11 rebounds. Dearica Hamby added 15 factors, eight rebounds and 4 assists, and Kelsey Plum and Rickea Jackson chipped in 12 and 11 factors, respectively.
Cameron Brink got here off the bench to seize 9 rebounds and rating six factors.
With the win, Los Angeles moved 1 1/2 video games behind the Seattle Storm for eighth place and the ultimate spot within the WNBA postseason. Each groups play on Tuesday, with Seattle internet hosting Golden State and the Sparks visiting Phoenix.
Los Angeles concludes its common season on Thursday at residence in opposition to the Las Vegas Aces.
Sunday featured one other standout particular person efficiency for Dallas rookie star Paige Bueckers, who completed with 18 factors, seven assists and 6 rebounds.
Myisha Hines-Allen posted a 15-point, 13-rebound double-double, and Siegrist scored 13 factors within the loss.
–Discipline Degree Media
