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Sparks prepare to face Storm before FIBA World Cup break

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 3:11 PM

Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Sparks prepare to face Storm before FIBA World Cup break
Summary

The Los Angeles Sparks (14-25) will take on the Seattle Storm (8-31) in Seattle on Sunday. This game marks the last for both teams before a two-and-a-half-week FIBA World Cup break. Previous encounters included a Sparks victory in June, but their last matchup saw a lackluster performance from Los Angeles. Sparks coach Lynne Roberts emphasized the team's determination despite not being in playoff contention. Nneka Ogwumike aims to empower younger players in her final games, contributing to a strong finish to the season.

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By the Numbers
  • •Sparks' last game before FIBA World Cup break on August 30, 2026.
  • •Sparks lost to Storm in their previous matchup, scoring only 64 points.
  • •Nneka Ogwumike is nearing the end of her playing career.
  • •Seattle's Awa Fam is absent due to World Cup commitments.
  • •Natisha Hiedeman is out for Seattle with a shoulder injury.
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  • 3:11 PMYahoo Sports — Sparks take on Storm Sunday before FIBA World Cup break
What they're saying
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SEATTLE -- The Sparks (14-25) have one more to go before going on their two-and-a-half-week FIBA World Cup break.

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