Los Angeles Sparks at Atlanta Dream
· Women's National Basketball AssociationDream hold off Sparks behind Howard's 21 points
Howard made a 3-pointer in the corner with 3:07 left in the fourth quarter for a seven-point lead, but Atlanta did not score again. The No. 1 pick in the draft was called for a charge with 16.3 seconds left for Atlanta’s third straight possession with a turnover.
After a timeout, Los Angeles had two chances in the closing seconds, but Chiney Ogwumike missed a contested layup in the paint and Nneka Ogwumike was off on a jumper at the buzzer.
Howard also grabbed eight rebounds. Megan Walker added 11 points, and Kristy Wallace and Cheyenne Parker each had 10 points for Atlanta (2-0).
Atlanta led 40-39 at halftime as both teams shot under 38% from the field. Jordin Canada led Los Angeles with 12 points and Howard had 10.
Canada scored 19 points for Los Angeles (2-1). Nneka Ogwumike had 17 points and 15 rebounds for her 80th career double-double and Liz Cambage scored 16 points.
Regular Season Series
ATL wins series 2-1
Recent Plays
| 4th 0.0 |  |
End of Game | 75 - 77 |
| 4th 0.0 | |
End of the 4th Quarter | 75 - 77 |
| 4th 0.8 |  |
Rhyne Howard defensive rebound | 75 - 77 |
| 4th 1.2 |  |
Nneka Ogwumike misses 14-foot two point shot | 75 - 77 |
| 4th 1.9 | |
Nneka Ogwumike offensive rebound | 75 - 77 |
Statistics
 LA |
 ATL |
|
|---|---|---|
| 25-72 | FG | 24-69 |
| 35 | Field Goal % | 35 |
| 6-19 | 3PT | 13-30 |
| 32 | Three Point % | 43 |
| 19-23 | FT | 16-19 |
| 83 | Free Throw % | 84 |
| 36 | Rebounds | 39 |
| 9 | Offensive Rebounds | 7 |
| 27 | Defensive Rebounds | 32 |
| 16 | Assists | 14 |
| 5 | Steals | 3 |
| 8 | Blocks | 1 |
| 8 | Turnovers | 13 |
| 0 | Team Turnovers | 1 |
| 8 | Total Turnovers | 14 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 10 | Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 13 |
| 5 | Fast Break Points | 18 |
| 28 | Points in Paint | 14 |
| 16 | Fouls | 20 |
| 3 | Largest Lead | 10 |
Game Information
Location: College Park, GA
Attendance: 3,138 · Capacity:
2025-26 Western Conference Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Minnesota |
- | 6 | W1 | 0.72727275 | 16 |
 Las Vegas |
0.5 | 6 | L1 | 0.71428573 | 15 |
 Golden State |
0.5 | 7 | W6 | 0.6956522 | 16 |
 Dallas |
2 | 8 | W3 | 0.6363636 | 14 |
 Los Angeles |
6 | 11 | W1 | 0.45 | 9 |
 Portland |
6.5 | 12 | W1 | 0.42857143 | 9 |
 Phoenix |
8 | 14 | L1 | 0.36363637 | 8 |
 Seattle |
10.5 | 17 | W1 | 0.26086956 | 6 |
2025-26 Eastern Conference Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York |
- | 9 | L1 | 0.59090906 | 13 |
 Atlanta |
0.5 | 9 | L5 | 0.5714286 | 12 |
 Indiana |
0.5 | 9 | L1 | 0.5714286 | 12 |
 Washington |
2 | 10 | L1 | 0.5 | 10 |
 Toronto |
3.5 | 12 | L3 | 0.42857143 | 9 |
 Chicago |
5.5 | 14 | W1 | 0.33333334 | 7 |
 Connecticut |
8 | 17 | L1 | 0.22727273 | 5 |
WNBA News
Lynx's Cheryl Reeve sets WNBA record for regular-season wins
The Lynx gave Cheryl Reeve, who already boasted the most total wins including postseason play of any coach in WNBA history, her 380th regular-season victory Wednesday night.
Sparks spoil Caitlin Clark's return, beating the Fever 106-92
— Nneka Ogwumike had 24 points, eight rebounds and five assists and the Los Angeles Sparks spoiled Caitlin Clark’s return, beating the Indiana Fever 106-92 on Wednesday night to snap a three-game losing streak.
Cheryl Reeve breaks WNBA record for coaching wins as Lynx beat Sun 86-80
— Kayla McBride scored 23 points, and Minnesota beat the Connecticut Sun 86-80 on Wednesday night to give Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve the WNBA record for career wins.