Super Scoring Battle! Sparks Squander Big Lead in Fourth Quarter, Suffer Dramatic Come-from-behind Loss, Extending Losing Streak to Bottom of the League

In the early hours of August 26, the WNBA regular season continued with the Wings hosting the Sparks. Both teams engaged in a super scoring battle, where despite the Sparks leading by as much as 22 points at one point, they collapsed again in the final quarter, ultimately losing 110-113 to their opponents, suffering their seventh consecutive loss.

Both teams have performed poorly this season, each only securing six wins and ranking in the bottom two of the league. The Sparks were on a six-game losing streak, while the Wings had lost three straight. In this game, the Sparks took control from the start, leading by 13 points after the first quarter and maintaining a 10-point advantage at halftime. The Sparks extended their lead further in the third quarter, reaching a maximum of 22 points, and ended the third quarter up by 19 points.

However, the situation dramatically changed in the fourth quarter. The home team Wings began an intense comeback, gradually closing the gap and eventually overtaking the Sparks in the final moments, completing this epic comeback with a score of 113-110. Such a non-overtime score is quite rare in the WNBA. In the fourth quarter, the Wings scored 40 points, while the Sparks managed only 18, once again experiencing a habitual collapse, allowing their opponents to achieve an incredible comeback.

In terms of statistics, three players from the Sparks scored over 20 points. Jackson had 25 points, 3 rebounds, and 4 assists; Sims contributed 26 points and 10 assists; Hamby added 21 points, 5 assists, and 3 rebounds, while Li Yueru played for 20 minutes, making 3 out of 5 shots for 8 points and 3 rebounds. On the Wings’ side, Ogunbowale scored a game-high 33 points with 7 assists, Howard contributed 30 points and 7 rebounds, and Sabally added 19 points and 5 rebounds.