Dream pull ahead late to top Sparks in Georgia matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 2:02 AM
Last updated Jul 14, 2026
The Los Angeles Sparks fell to the Atlanta Dream 101-92 on July 13, 2026, in College Park, Georgia. Despite leading late in the game, the Sparks were unable to hold off a decisive 16-5 run from the Dream, resulting in critical turnovers. Erica Wheeler led the Sparks with 20 points, while Angel Reese recorded a double-double for Atlanta with 23 points and 13 rebounds. Sparks head coach Lynne Roberts emphasized the need for consistency and execution as the team aims to improve after this hard-fought loss. The Sparks will next face the Minnesota Lynx on Wednesday.
- •Sparks led 87-85 late but lost control of the game.
- •Atlanta finished with a 16-5 run to seal the victory.
- •Erica Wheeler scored 20 points for Los Angeles.
- •All five Sparks starters scored in double figures.
- •Next game is against the Minnesota Lynx on Wednesday.
- 2:02 AMYahoo Sports — Sparks get closed out by Dream in late run
"ATLANTA -- It was a hard-fought game for the Sparks.
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