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Sparks storm past Paige Bueckers, Wings to stay in playoff chase
Julie Allemand scored a career-high 21 points with perfect shooting, helping the Sparks execute a 16-0 fourth-quarter run to keep playoff hopes alive, with six players scoring in double digits.
- On Sunday at Crypto.com Arena, the Los Angeles Sparks defeated the Dallas Wings 91-77, led by Julie Allemand's career-high 21 points.
- The Sparks improved to 20-22 and remain alive for the final playoff spot with two regular-season games remaining, but must win both and have Seattle Storm lose to Golden State Valkyries on Tuesday.
- The Sparks opened the fourth quarter with a 16-0 run powered by Rae Burrell's 11 points; Julie Allemand made all eight shots, including three 3-pointers, and had five steals.
- The win completed a season sweep of the Dallas Wings; the Sparks visit the Phoenix Mercury on Tuesday and host the Las Vegas Aces Thursday.
- After holding Paige Bueckers to 18, Lynne Roberts said the win should boost confidence and reflect progress in the Los Angeles Sparks' culture.
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Sparks storm past Paige Bueckers, Wings to stay in playoff chase
LOS ANGELES — With the season on the line, the Sparks started the fourth quarter on a 16-0 run to secure a 91-77 victory over the Dallas Wings at Crypto.com Arena Sunday, to avoid being eliminated from playoff contention for a fifth straight season. “We’re on that playoff run so just know that it’s very important each game so just making sure that we play as hard as we can and come with the urgency that we need to come with,” said Sparks guard/f…
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Los Angeles 91, Dallas 77
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Allemand scores 21, Burrell sparks late run; Sparks beat Wings 91-77, remain alive in playoff hunt
Julie Allemand had a career-high 21 points, Rae Burrell scored 11 of her 13 in a 16-0 run to open the fourth quarter and the Los Angeles Sparks beat the Dallas Wings 91-77 on Sunday to avoid elimination from playoff contention.
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