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The Sparks beat the Mystics 81–78 at home on Aug 31, 2025.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  WSH | 11 | 20 | 18 | 29 | 78 |
  LA | 22 | 18 | 15 | 26 | 81 |
Washington MysticsLos Angeles Sparks| WSH | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiki Iriafen | 27 | 22 | 13 | 1 | 8-20 | 1-1 |
| Sug Sutton | 27 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1-6 | 0-1 |
| Sonia Citron | 26 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 4-7 | 3-4 |
| Shakira Austin | 22 | 11 | 7 | 0 | 3-9 | 1-1 |
| Alysha Clark | 20 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Lucy Olsen | 25 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 3-10 | 0-5 |
| Jade Melbourne | 21 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 3-8 | 2-6 |
| Emily Engstler | 16 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3-6 | 0-2 |
| Stefanie Dolson | 15 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 3-5 | 2-2 |
| Totals | 78 | 40 | 20 | 28-72 | 9-23 |
| LA | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dearica Hamby | 35 | 20 | 12 | 0 | 8-15 | 0-1 |
| Kelsey Plum | 33 | 18 | 4 | 7 | 4-9 | 3-6 |
| Julie Allemand | 30 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 2-5 | 0-2 |
| Azura Stevens | 29 | 9 | 12 | 4 | 3-9 | 1-5 |
| Rickea Jackson | 27 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 5-12 | 4-10 |
| Rae Burrell | 16 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3-6 | 0-3 |
| Cameron Brink | 12 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2-8 | 1-5 |
| Sarah Ashlee Barker | 9 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1-3 | 1-2 |
| Julie Vanloo | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-3 | 0-2 |
| Totals | 81 | 40 | 19 | 28-70 | 10-36 |
Starters first, then by minutes. +/- is the team's point margin while he was on the floor.
This game's box score totals; green marks the better side (fewer turnovers and fouls are better).
| Team | Made | FG% | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|
| WSH | 28-72 | 39% | 9-21 43% |
| LA | 28-68 | 41% | 9-31 29% |
From charted shot locations; free throws have none. Both teams are drawn at one basket. Made and FG% follow the shot type chosen above; 3PT is always the threes. 2 heaves from beyond half court are left off the map. Descriptive history of this game.
WSH offense ranks better in 3 of 4 matchups (1 by a clear margin) · LA defense in 1
LA offense ranks better in 2 of 4 matchups (2 by a clear margin) · WSH defense in 2 (2 by a clear margin)
Season box-score numbers; ranks of 13 teams. A defense ranks well for allowing less and forcing more turnovers.
WSHLAExpected pace: about 82 possessions a team (the two teams' average). Rank among 13 teams, 1st = best.
WSHLACrew chiefJeff Smith · also working Angelica Suffren, Eric Brewton
Counts per game across his last 40 games next to the league's over the same dates (bar: 90% range, dot: his average, line: the league's). History, not a forecast.
No lines posted yet: research the rotation against any number
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonia Citron | 31.2 | 17.8 | 2.5 | 2.7 |
| Brittney Sykes | 28.3 | 10.7 | 2.7 | 3.7 |
| Kiki Iriafen | 27.6 | 15.3 | 8.5 | 2.1 |
| Sug Sutton | 27.5 | 7.9 | 1.7 | 4.9 |
| Jade Melbourne | 24.5 | 5.5 | 1.9 | 2.9 |
| Shakira Austin | 23.4 | 12.1 | 5.3 | 1.8 |
| Alysha Clark | 22.0 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 1.5 |
| Emily Engstler | 16.8 | 5.3 | 3.3 | 1.9 |
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelsey Plum | 35.4 | 20.2 | 3.3 | 5.8 |
| Rickea Jackson | 32.5 | 16.5 | 4.0 | 1.7 |
| Julie Allemand | 31.9 | 5.7 | 4.7 | 6.2 |
| Dearica Hamby | 30.1 | 18.9 | 8.1 | 2.6 |
| Azura Stevens | 28.4 | 12.8 | 6.3 | 2.5 |
| Rae Burrell | 20.0 | 8.3 | 2.5 | 1.3 |
| Cameron Brink | 13.8 | 5.5 | 4.3 | 0.4 |
| Julie Vanloo | 10.3 | 2.5 | 0.5 | 1.0 |
WSH offenseper gameLA defenseRank among 13 teams, 1st = best; a longer bar is a better rank. A defense ranks well for allowing less: lower shooting percentages, fewer points and rebounds, more turnovers forced.
2026 · points a game by shot type · rank 1 = the most in the league · the tick on each bar is the league average
WSH offense vs LA defenseLA offense vs WSH defenseFrom play-by-play: transition = the first shot within 7 seconds of a defensive rebound, turnover or opponent score; putback = within 3 seconds of the team's own offensive rebound; the rest by the shot label (spot-up = the plain jump shot). Free throws from the box score. Hover a number for the league average. An approximation of play types, not tracking data.
WSHForAgainst51% of WSH's points come in the first half, 50% for the average team.
LAForAgainst49% of LA's points come in the first half, 50% for the average team.
Average points per game in each period, from box scores, over a team's last 17 games; overtime is pooled into the second half and the game. History, not a forecast: a team that leads late plays differently than one that trails, and a small window swings.
WSH 4series6 LA| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | WSH 82 | LA 88 | LA+6 | +6 |
| Aug 15, 2026 | LA 70 | WSH 80 | WSH+10 | +10 |
| May 29, 2026 | LA 92 | WSH 87 | LA+5 | +5 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2025 | WSH 78 | LA 81 | LA+3 | +3 |
| Aug 17, 2025 | LA 86 | WSH 95 | WSH+9 | +9 |
| Jul 22, 2025 | LA 93 | WSH 86 | LA+7 | +7 |
| Jul 15, 2025 | WSH 80 | LA 99 | LA+19 | +19 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2024 | LA 74 | WSH 80 | WSH+6 | +6 |
| Jul 2, 2024 | WSH 82 | LA 80 | WSH+2 | +2 |
| May 21, 2024 | WSH 68 | LA 70 | LA+2 | +2 |
From box scores and play-by-play. Ratings are per 100 possessions (possessions estimated from box scores). Prop lines from DraftKings, FanDuel and BetMGM; hit rates are past games against a number, not a forecast or a pick. For information only, not betting advice. 21+ only. Gambling problem? Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER.
