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 |
+0.5 | 0 | W2 | 1 | 2 |
 Golden State |
- | 0 | W1 | 1 | 1 |
 Los Angeles |
- | 0 | W1 | 1 | 1 |
 Las Vegas |
- | 0 | W1 | 1 | 1 |
 Phoenix |
- | 0 | W1 | 1 | 1 |
 Dallas |
0.5 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
 Portland |
0.5 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
 Seattle |
1 | 1 | L1 | 0 | 0 |
2025-26 Eastern Conference Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Indiana |
- | 0 | W1 | 1 | 1 |
 Atlanta |
0.5 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
 Connecticut |
0.5 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
 Toronto |
0.5 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
 Chicago |
1 | 1 | L1 | 0 | 0 |
 Washington |
1 | 1 | L1 | 0 | 0 |
 New York |
1 | 1 | L1 | 0 | 0 |
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