LA Sparks come out hot to start preseason

Photographed by Luigi Santiago

The Los Angeles Sparks backed up their dominant preseason win with numbers that reflected just how in control they were from start to finish.

Los Angeles shot an efficient 49% from the field and knocked down 11 three-pointers, stretching the defense and opening up driving lanes all night. Their ball movement was especially sharp, finishing with 25 AST on 29 made baskets. A clear sign the offense was flowing through multiple hands rather than relying on isolation.

Leading the way, Kelsey Plum poured in 22 points, going 4-of-8 from beyond the arc, while adding 2 steals. She controlled the tempo and set the tone offensively.

Defensively, the Sparks forced 24 turnovers and turned them into 26 points, a key factor in blowing the game open. They also recorded 10 steals as a team, consistently disrupting Nigeria’s offensive rhythm.