Los Angeles faces Washington after Hamby's 26-point showing
WASHINGTON, JUL 21 – Dearica Hamby scored 26 points in the Sparks' 99-80 victory over the Mystics as Los Angeles aims to improve after a 8-14 start to avoid missing playoffs again.
- On July 16, 2025, the Los Angeles Sparks visited the Washington Mystics and won 99-80, with Dearica Hamby scoring 26 points.
- Sitting three games outside the playoffs at the midway point of the season, the 8-14 Sparks face pressure to avoid a franchise-record fifth straight postseason miss.
- Dearica Hamby is averaging 17.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.9 steals this season, the Sparks shot 53.5% against the Mystics and Shakira Austin scored 16 points for Washington.
- After the victory, Coach Lynne Roberts said `I think it's just time together`, praising their resilience.
- Beginning the second half, the Los Angeles Sparks start with three road games against the Mystics , Sun , and Liberty , with the regular season ending on September 11.
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