Both players record double-doubles as the Sparks (3-7) ride a strong fourth quarter to an 81-72 comeback win that ends their three-game losing streak.
Sparks rookie Cameron Brink shoots during the first half of their game against the Dallas Wings on Friday night at Crypto.com Arena. Sparks forward Dearica Hamby reaches for a high pass during the first half of their game against the Dallas Wings on Friday night at Crypto.com Arena.
Sparks center Li Yueru, right, drives to the basket as Dallas Wings center Teaira McCowan defends during the first half on Friday night at Crypto.com Arena. Sparks guard Layshia Clarendon drives to the basket during the first half of their game against the Dallas Wings on Friday night at Crypto.com Arena.
Sparks guard Lexie Brown takes a shot during the first half of their game against the Dallas Wings on Friday night at Crypto.com Arena. Sparks guard Lexie Brown passes the ball during the first half of their game against the Dallas Wings on Friday night at Crypto.com Arena. Sparks rookie Cameron Brink shoots during the first half of their game against the Dallas Wings on Friday night at Crypto.com Arena.
Sparks rookie Cameron Brink puts up a shot in traffic during the first half of their game against the Dallas Wings on Friday night at Crypto.com Arena. Actor/comedian Leslie Jones reacts from a courtside seat during the second half of a game between the Sparks and the Dallas Wings on Friday night at Crypto.com Arena.
Dallas Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale drives to the basket as Sparks forward Stephanie Talbot defends during the second half on Friday night at Crypto.com Arena. A WNBA basketball sits on the court during the second half of a game between the Sparks and the Dallas Wings on Friday night at Crypto.com Arena.
Guard Lexie Brown, whose fourth 3-pointer of the game put the Sparks ahead to stay at 68-67 with 7:42 left in the fourth quarter, had 16 points and six assists. Sparks guard Layshia Clarendon’s layup capped a 9-0 run that pushed the Sparks’ lead to 74-67 with 4:59 left. Wings All-Star Arike Ogunbowale, who finished with 22 points on 10-for-28 shooting, got Dallas within 75-72 with 1:35 left, but Brink answered with a layup to make it 77-72 with 1:18 remaining.
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