Sparks score off consecutive defensive plays against Portland

Portland leads Los Angeles 49-43 in live action.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 21 min read

Defensive menaces 😤 The Sparks get the steal & score thanks to their defense on consecutive plays! LAS-PDX | NB Via @WNBA on X

What happened: Carla Leite has a game-high 12 points, one rebound and two assists. Dearica Hamby has 11 points, six rebounds and two assists.

Why it matters: Bridget Carleton has added 10 points, eight rebounds and one assist. The game remains in progress with Los Angeles behind.

By the numbers: Leite: 12 PTS, 1 REB, 2 AST. Hamby: 11 PTS, 6 REB, 2 AST. Carleton: 10 PTS, 8 REB, 1 AST.

What to watch: The next stretch will determine whether Los Angeles can close the gap.

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