Sparks lose Rae Burrell before matchup against Dream on Monday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 3:18 AM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
The Los Angeles Sparks face the Atlanta Dream without leading scorer Rae Burrell due to illness. Burrell had a standout performance in the Sparks’ recent victory, scoring 20 points against the Connecticut Sun. The Sparks had just broken a six-game losing streak but are struggling for consecutive wins. They are eliminated from playoff contention with a record of 13-24, while Atlanta, with a 24-13 record, seeks to improve its seeding. Burrell's absence poses a significant challenge for Los Angeles as they prepare for the game.
- •Burrell scored 20 points in the last game against the Sun.
- •Sparks are eliminated from playoff contention this season.
- •The Dream entered the game with three consecutive victories.
- •Burrell's illness was confirmed shortly before the game.
- •The Sparks play again on Friday against the Mystics.
- 3:18 AMYahoo Sports — Sparks lose leading scorer from last win before difficult Dream matchup
"The Sparks entered a difficult matchup without Rae Burrell, who was coming off one of her best performances of the season.
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