The Los Angeles Sparks' recent momentum has seen them swiftly rise up the WNBA standings in pursuit of their first playoff berth since 2020. After a 6-14 start, the Sparks have won nine of their past 12 games, with immense contributions from Kelsey Plum and Rickea Jackson key to LA's revival under head coach Lynne Roberts.

Sparks veteran forward Azurá Stevens spoke about the team’s growth following their win on Friday against the Wings.

The Sparks have received strong contributions around the lineup, including clutch performances from Azura Stevens. She has scored at least 15 points in three consecutive games while playing a total of 67 minutes without a turnover in the last two contests.

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Atlanta will be the 2-seed in the playoffs, Seattle will reach the postseason and not one head coach will get fired.

The New York Liberty have gone 3-5 since Breanna Stewart went down with a leg injury back on July 26. Stewart exited in the first quarter against the Los Angeles Sparks, who won 101-99 in New York after Rickea Jackson's game-winning buzzer beater.

Los Angeles Sparks' guard Julie Vanloo says playing in the WNBA was a goal that was always realistic. Now, it’s her reality. “I bet on myself and never stopped