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Sparks Season Ends with Game 3 Semifinals Loss to Sun

September 22, 2019 - LONG BEACH, Calif. - The Los Angeles Sparks could not stave off elimination in Game 3 of the WNBA Semifinals, falling 78-56 to the Connecticut Sun at the Walter Pyramid at Cal State Long Beach. The Sun backcourt of Jasmine Thomas and Courtney Williams continued their strong player with 29 and 17 points, respectively, as Connecticut completed a three-game series sweep. Nneka Ogwumike recorded a team-high 17 points and six rebounds for Los Angeles in the losing effort. Candace Parker opened scoring with a layup that mo... Full Story

Sparks Fail to Find Rhythm in Second Loss to Sun

September 19, 2019 - Los Angeles - Despite a quick start in the first quarter, the Los Angeles Sparks couldn't find answers for the remainder of the game. With a Game 2 loss in the WNBA semifinals 94-68 to the Connecticut Sun, the Sparks trail 0-2 in the series. After Los Angeles went 5-for-22 from beyond the arc in Game 1 on Tuesday, the Sparks opened up with back-to-back 3-pointers from Candace Parker and Nneka Ogwumike. A turnaround jumper from Chelsea Gray followed by a steal and a layup from Riquna Williams gave the Sparks a 16-6, forci... Full Story

Sparks Drop Game 1 of the WNBA Semifinals

September 17, 2019 - UNCASVILLE, Conn. - The Sparks were in striking distance for the entire game, but were unable to steal Game 1 in Connecticut, falling 84-75. Los Angeles got double-doubles from Candace Parker (24 points, 10 rebounds) and Nneka Ogwumike (20 points, 10 rebounds), but the backcourt of Chelsea Gray and Riquna Williams was outscored 34-6 by Jasmine Thomas and Courtney Williams. Alyssa Thomas led the Sun with 22 points and 10 rebounds. N. Ogwumike scored the first two baskets of game, but the Sun answered with a 7-0 run ... Full Story

Sparks Top Storm, Advance to Semifinals

September 15, 2019 - LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Sparks rode their sharpshooting to a 92-69 victory in the second round of the 2019 WNBA playoffs, eliminating the defending champions Seattle Storm. Three Sparks players sank at least three 3-pointers in the victory, tied for second-most in a postseason game in WNBA history. Chelsea Gray led Los Angeles with 21 points and eight assists, while Natasha Howard posted a team-high 20 points and 11 rebounds for the Storm. Candace Parker had a hand in nearly every Sparks basket while on the cour... Full Story

• Sparks Season Ends with Game 3 Semifinals Loss to Sun - September 22, 2019
  
• Sparks Fail to Find Rhythm in Second Loss to Sun - September 19, 2019
  
• Sparks Drop Game 1 of the WNBA Semifinals - September 17, 2019
  
• Sparks Top Storm, Advance to Semifinals - September 15, 2019
  
• Candace Parker Wins WNBA Player of the Week Honors - September 9, 2019
  
• Sparks Win 14th Straight at Staples Center to Close out Regular Season - September 8, 2019
  
• C. Ogwumike, Parker Power Sparks to 20th Win - September 4, 2019
  
• Riquna Williams Scores 37 Points in Loss to Aces - September 1, 2019
  
• Sparks Beat Fever on Road, Chelsea Gray Scores Career-High 30 - August 29, 2019
  
• Sparks Cruise Past Connecticut Sun - August 25, 2019
  
• Sparks Clinch Playoff Berth in Blowout Win over Fever - August 23, 2019
  
• Alexis Jones Career Night Lifts Sparks over Lynx - August 21, 2019
  
• Sparks Overcome 18-Point Deficit But Fall Short in Chicago - August 16, 2019
  
• Sparks Five Game Winning Streak Snapped in Dallas - August 15, 2019
  
• Sparks Nneka Ogwumike Wins WNBA Player of the Week - August 12, 2019
  
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Sun., Sep 22	L	Connecticut 78 at Los Angeles 56 (Playoff Gm. 3)	Final
Thu., Sep 19	L	Los Angeles 68 at Connecticut 94 (Playoff Gm. 2)	Final
Tue., Sep 17	L	Los Angeles 75 at Connecticut 84 (Playoff Gm. 1)	Final
Sun., Sep 15	W	Seattle 69 at Los Angeles 92 (Playoff)	Final
Sun., Sep 8	W	Minnesota 68 at Los Angeles 77	Final
Thu., Sep 5	W	Seattle 68 at Los Angeles 102	Final
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• Sun rout Sparks, advance to WNBA Finals - WNBA New London Day (September 23)
• Connecticut Sun sweep Sparks out of the WNBA playoffs - WNBA Los Angeles Daily News (September 23)
• Sun sweep Sparks out of WNBA playoffs - WNBA Los Angeles Times (September 23)
• Jasmine Thomas nails it down as Sun rout Sparks to sweep into WNBA Finals - WNBA Hartford Courant (September 23)
• Sparks hope Game 3 home game vs. Sun keeps season alive - WNBA Los Angeles Daily News (September 22)
• Markazi: The Sparks shouldn't be forced out of Staples Center for the WNBA playoffs - WNBA Los Angeles Times (September 22)
• Sparks hope to rebound in WNBA playoff series against after falling behind 0-2 - WNBA Los Angeles Daily News (September 20)
• WNBA: Connecticut Sun take 2-0 series lead against Los Angeles Sparks - WNBA Norwich Bulletin (September 20)
• Sun out-physical Sparks to take 2-0 lead in WNBA semifinal series - WNBA Los Angeles Daily News (September 20)
• Sun take a commanding 2-0 lead over the Sparks in WNBA semifinal series - WNBA New London Day (September 20)
• Jonquel Jones, Courtney Williams push Sun to 94-68 win over Sparks in Game 2 - WNBA Hartford Courant (September 20)
• Photos: Sun vs. Sparks, Game 2 WNBA semifinals - WNBA Hartford Courant (September 20)
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