Los Angeles Sparks at Washington Mystics
· Women's National Basketball AssociationCandace Parker has 23 points, 11 assists, Sparks top Mystics
Los Angeles led by 20 points but Washington rallied to tie it at 76.
Chelsea Gray drew two defenders in the lane and found Beard open in the corner for a 91-84 lead. The Sparks made six straight free throws in the final 30 seconds to seal it.
Riquna Williams scored 13 of her season-high 16 points in the first half and made all six of her field goals for Los Angeles (7-2). The Sparks had all five starters score in double figures. Odyssey Sims also scored 16 points.
Elena Delle Donne had 18 points, seven rebounds and four steals for Washington (6-5). LaToya Sanders added 12 points and 11 rebounds.
Regular Season Series
WSH wins series 2-1
Recent Plays
| 4th 0.0 |  |
End of Game | 97 - 86 |
| 4th 0.0 | |
End of the 4th Quarter | 97 - 86 |
| 4th 2.0 |  |
Chelsea Gray makes free throw 2 of 2 | 97 - 86 |
| 4th 2.0 | |
Chelsea Gray makes free throw 1 of 2 | 96 - 86 |
| 4th 2.0 |  |
Kristi Toliver personal foul | 95 - 86 |
Statistics
 LA |
 WSH |
|
|---|---|---|
| 35-56 | FG | 31-69 |
| 63 | Field Goal % | 45 |
| 8-10 | 3PT | 8-22 |
| 80 | Three Point % | 36 |
| 19-20 | FT | 16-18 |
| 95 | Free Throw % | 89 |
| 24 | Rebounds | 26 |
| 3 | Offensive Rebounds | 13 |
| 21 | Defensive Rebounds | 13 |
| 29 | Assists | 19 |
| 6 | Steals | 10 |
| 2 | Blocks | 2 |
| 15 | Turnovers | 13 |
| 2 | Team Turnovers | 1 |
| 17 | Total Turnovers | 14 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 23 | Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 12 |
| 5 | Fast Break Points | 8 |
| 30 | Points in Paint | 28 |
| 14 | Fouls | 21 |
| 20 | Largest Lead | 0 |
Game Information
Location: Washington, DC
Attendance: 5,289 · Capacity:
2025-26 Western Conference Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Minnesota |
- | 7 | W3 | 0.8 | 28 |
 Golden State |
3 | 9 | W5 | 0.72727275 | 24 |
 Las Vegas |
4 | 11 | W2 | 0.6857143 | 24 |
 Dallas |
7.5 | 14 | W1 | 0.5882353 | 20 |
 Portland |
14 | 20 | L1 | 0.3939394 | 13 |
 Phoenix |
15 | 22 | W1 | 0.37142858 | 13 |
 Los Angeles |
15 | 21 | L3 | 0.36363637 | 12 |
 Seattle |
21 | 28 | W1 | 0.2 | 7 |
2025-26 Eastern Conference Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Atlanta |
- | 12 | W2 | 0.6363636 | 21 |
 Indiana |
- | 12 | W2 | 0.6363636 | 21 |
 New York |
1 | 14 | W1 | 0.6 | 21 |
 Washington |
2 | 14 | L2 | 0.57575756 | 19 |
 Chicago |
9.5 | 22 | L3 | 0.3529412 | 12 |
 Toronto |
11 | 23 | L10 | 0.3030303 | 10 |
 Connecticut |
12.5 | 24 | L1 | 0.25 | 8 |
WNBA News
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Aces hold off Mystics, lock up postseason berth behind Young's 32
Jackie Young scored 32 points to help the Aces clinch a playoff berth with an 83-76 win over the Mystics on Thursday night.
Aces secure playoff spot with 83-76 victory over the Mystics
— Jackie Young had a season-high 32 points and five 3-pointers, A’ja Wilson added 15 points and the Las Vegas Aces secured a playoff spot with an 83-76 victory over the Washington Mystics on Thursday night.