Olivia Miles Carves Up Shorthanded Sparks Defense, Leads Lynx To A Win

The Sparks’ protect struggles continued connected Wednesday during a 99-83 loss to nan first-place Minnesota Lynx astatine Crypto.com Arena.

The Sparks (7-7) had problem containing Lynx rookie Olivia Miles, who vanished pinch a season-high 31 points. Miles helped nan Lynx (11-3) clinch a spot successful nan Commissioner’s Cup title pinch nan victory.

Sparks defender Kelsey Plum, nan WNBA’s starring scorer, missed nan crippled pinch a little limb injury. The squad besides played without guardant Cameron Brink, who sprained her ankle connected Monday.

Rae Burrell led nan Sparks successful scoring pinch 19 points, while Jihyun Park added 13 disconnected nan bench. Dearica Hamby was constricted to 12 points and 9 rebounds, while Nneka Ogwumike added 10 points and 8 boards.

The Sparks haven’t beaten nan Lynx astatine location since Aug. 21, 2018. L.A. is riding a two-game losing streak and will look Eastern Conference leader New York Liberty connected Sunday astatine Crypto.com Arena. The crippled will characteristic a ceremony of nan WNBA’s 30th anniversary.