Sparks fall to Storm 82-64, suffer third straight loss

The Los Angeles Sparks lost to the Seattle Storm 82-64 on July 6, 2026, at Crypto.Com Arena. The Sparks struggled offensively with a shooting percentage below 34 and committed 18 turnovers, leading to 38 points for the Storm off their miscues. Sparks coach Lynne Roberts noted the team's lack of offensive execution despite a week of preparation and mentioned the importance of moving forward, especially as they face a challenging Indiana team next. Only Dearica Hamby and Nneka Ogwumike scored in double figures for the Sparks, who have now lost five of their last six games and are 8-11 for the season.

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