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Rae Burrell shines as Sparks fall to Liberty in close game

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 8:00 PM

Last updated Jul 29, 2026

Rae Burrell shines as Sparks fall to Liberty in close game

Summary

The Los Angeles Sparks narrowly lost to the New York Liberty 113-109 at Crypto.com Arena on July 28. Rae Burrell had a standout performance, matching her career high with 24 points, alongside contributions of three rebounds, three assists, and four steals. Despite Burrell's impressive play and the Sparks recording a franchise-high 35 assists, the team could not overcome the Liberty, who made critical plays down the stretch. Burrell expressed disappointment in not securing the win but emphasized the need to improve for future games. The Sparks look to build on this performance as they prepare for an upcoming road trip.

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By the Numbers

•Sparks fall to Liberty 113-109 in a tightly contested game.
•Rae Burrell scores 24 points, matching her career high.
•Sparks set a franchise record with 35 assists.
•The team struggled to capitalize on opportunities in the final minutes.
•Next up, the Sparks embark on an important road trip.

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8:00 PMYahoo Sports — Rae Burrell provides spirit despite Sparks' nail biting loss

What they're saying

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After the final buzzer rang on Tuesday night's loss to the New York Liberty, Rae Burrell gave the Los Angeles Sparks plenty of reason to believe better days are ahead.
— Yahoo Sports

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