Sparks edge Liberty 98-97 in exciting finish at Crypto.com Arena
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 2:29 AM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
The Los Angeles Sparks secured a narrow 98-97 victory over the New York Liberty on June 21, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena. The game featured celebrations for the 30th anniversary of the WNBA, with Sparks legend Lisa Leslie performing the jump ball. Key players such as Ariel Atkins and Kelsey Plum contributed crucial moments for the Sparks during the match. Following this game, the Sparks will look to build on this momentum as the season progresses.
- •Sparks won 98-97 against Liberty
- •Game held at Crypto.com Arena
- •Lisa Leslie performed the jump ball
- •Celebrated 30 years of WNBA basketball
- •Sparks aim to continue building momentum
- 2:29 AMYahoo Sports — TST Images: Sparks defeat Liberty, 98-97, at Crypto.com Arena
"LOS ANGELES -- The Los Angeles Sparks defeated the New York Liberty, 98-97, at Crypto.
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