Los Angeles Sparks riding hot start as 2nd half of season is underway
The Sparks won five straight games, including three on the road, before falling at home to Las Vegas on Tuesday night. It's only the third time in the past five years that Los Angeles has won five or more games in a row. The Sparks had a nine-game winning streak in 2020 and a six-game one in 2023.
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