Sykes scores 17 points, Sparks keep postseason hopes alive

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Published September 16, 2021 7:42 PM

COLLEGE PARK, Ga. (AP) — Brittney Sykes scored 17 points, Nneka Ogwumike had 15 points and 10 rebounds and the Los Angeles Sparks beat the Atlanta Dream 74-68 on Thursday night to keep their playoff hopes alive. Los Angeles is in ninth place, a half-game behind the Washington Mystics for the final playoff spot. The Sparks close the regular season Sunday against Dallas. The Mystics play at New York on Friday and host Minnesota on Sunday. Tiffany Hayes led Atlanta with 25 points for her eighth 20-point game of the season.

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