Sparks struggle again, lose to Liberty in close matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 6:25 AM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
The Los Angeles Sparks fell to the New York Liberty, 113-109, on July 28, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena. The game featured a competitive back-and-forth, with the Liberty pulling ahead late in the fourth quarter. Despite setting a franchise record with 35 assists and shooting over 60 percent, the Sparks were unable to clinch a win, marking their sixth consecutive loss and dropping their record to 10-17. The team is set to begin a three-game road trip starting in Portland on Sunday, with the trade deadline approaching, potentially impacting their roster decisions.
- •Sparks lose to Liberty, 113-109, on July 28, 2026.
- •Liberty's Breanna Stewart leads with 29 points.
- •Sparks set franchise record with 35 assists.
- •Rae Burrell ties career-high with 24 points.
- •Sparks begin three-game road trip, facing Portland next.
- 6:25 AMYahoo Sports — Sparks lose sixth straight after falling short to Liberty
"LOS ANGELES -- Close again but close doesn't count in the standings.
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