The Sparks player pulled a double-double to snag a 81-72 victory over the Dallas Wings on Friday night.
Dearica Hamby finished with 22 points and 12 rebounds to help the Los Angeles Sparks pull away for an 81-72 victory over the Dallas Wings on Friday night, snapping a three-game skid.
Hamby has eight double-doubles in 10 games this season for the Sparks . She made 9 of 16 shots from the floor, 4 of 6 from the free-throw line, and added four assists.Lexie Brown pitched in with 16 points — sinking 4 of 8 from 3-point range — and six assists for the Sparks. Cameron Brink had 10 points and 10 rebounds.
Arike Ogunbowale scored 22 but hit just 10 of 28 shots for Dallas , which has lost four in a row. Maddy Siegrist made 9 of 11 shots with two 3-pointers, scoring 21. Monique Billings grabbed 12 rebounds to go with eight points.Siegrist scored 15 on 7-for-9 shooting with a 3-pointer and Ogunbowale added 14 points to lead Dallas to a 44-38 advantage at halftime. The Sparks' reserves outscored their counterparts 24-0 in the first 20 minutes.
LA pulled within two points six times in the third quarter before Rickea Jackson had back-to-back baskets to even the score at 56 with 2:37 remaining. Sevgi Uzun sank a pullup 16-footer in the closing seconds and the Wings took a 63-61 lead into the final period.Brown buried a 3-pointer with 7:42 left to play to put LA up 68-67. It was the Sparks' first lead since the 6:43 mark of the second quarter.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Another Dearica Hamby double-double propels Sparks to 81-72 victory over WingsDearica Hamby finished with 22 points and 12 rebounds to help the Los Angeles Sparks pull away for an 81-72 victory over the Dallas Wings, snapping a three-game skid. Hamby has eight double-doubles in 10 games this season for the Sparks (3-7). She made 9 of 16 shots from the floor, 4 of 6 from the free-throw line, and added four assists.
Read more »
Another Dearica Hamby double-double propels Sparks to 81-72 victory over WingsLatricia Trammell has won everywhere she's ever coached, so it is no surprise her Dallas Wings captured the imagination of the league en route to the semifinal.
Read more »
Dearica Hamby, Sparks eager to face back-to-back WNBA champion AcesThe Sparks are looking to avoid an 0-2 start to the season when they play on the road against the back-to-back WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces Saturday.
Read more »
Dearica Hamby, Sparks rally to beat Mystics for their 1st winHamby has a double-double (17 points, 18 rebounds), Lexie Brown has 20 points and rookie Cameron Brink leads a defensive effort in the final minute of a 70-68 comeback win. They next host Caitlin C…
Read more »
Dearica Hamby and Sparks can't keep pace with Chicago Sky in lossMarina Mabrey scores 20 points and tied a career high with six three-pointers as the Chicago Sky defeated the Sparks 83-73 for their first home win.
Read more »
Swanson: On Mother’s Day, Sparks’ Dearica Hamby deserves a bouquetAfter returning weeks after giving birth to her second child and playing all 40 WNBA games last year, Hamby is bringing a mom’s energy and big goals into 2024.
Read more »