Los Angeles Sparks host Portland Fire aiming to end three-game home slide
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 6:00 AM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
The Los Angeles Sparks (4-6, 2-3 Western Conference) will face the Portland Fire (6-6, 0-2 Western Conference) on Sunday at 7 p.m. EDT. The Sparks are looking to halt a three-game losing streak at home. They have struggled defensively, allowing an average of 93.0 points per game. In contrast, Portland averages 82.1 points and has yet to secure a win against any Western Conference opponents this season. This matchup marks the first meeting of the season between the two teams.
- •The Sparks are averaging 88.7 points over their last 10 games.
- •Portland has a 3-5 record in games decided by 10 or more points.
- •Nneka Ogwumike leads the Sparks with 15 points and 7.7 rebounds.
- •Kelsey Plum averages 26.9 points for Los Angeles.
- •Karlie Samuelson of Portland is day-to-day with a foot injury.
- 6:00 AMYahoo Sports — Los Angeles faces Portland on 3-game home slide
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