Sparks Snap Losing Streak, Beat Lynx 68-51

The Los Angeles Sparks concluded a challenging WNBA season with a 68-51 victory over the playoff-bound Minnesota Lynx, snapping their eight-game losing streak. Dearica Hamby led the Sparks with 20 points, setting a new franchise record for most points in a single season with 691, while Rickea Jackson contributed 19 points. The Lynx, already secured in the second playoff seed, rested key players Napheesa Collier and Kayla McBride, resulting in their worst offensive performance of the year, shooting only 28.6%. The Sparks maintained a strong lead throughout the game, with a decisive 13-0 run in the fourth quarter to seal the win. Despite their season-ending victory, the Sparks finished with an 8-32 record, marking their fourth consecutive year missing the playoffs and giving them the best odds for the No. 1 draft pick. The Lynx will face the Phoenix Mercury in the playoffs starting Sunday.