Los Angeles, CA – The Los Angeles Sparks take revenge on the Chicago Sky after Thursday big loss. Three days later the Sparks get back into the win column with 77-59 victory at Staples Center.
The low scoring game showed the balance and consistency the Sparks need to play with to rack up wins.
“Our goal is to be as consistent as possible,” said coach Brian Agler.
Sparks coming off a crushing loss at home to Seattle, it was very critical to start game with good ball movement and defense.
Candace Parker was aggressive earlier and often scoring 24 points, in 25 minutes.
Chicago coach Amber Stocks always has her teams ready to face her former team when it comes to the Sparks. But with few injuries and a slow start wasn’t a good combination.
“Moving towards the way we want to play is key,” said Chelsea Gray, “making sure defense is staying on point.”
The Sky was held to 28.4% shooting from the field, the backcourt was just not able to knock down shots.
After a loss in Phoenix the other day, the Sky knew they would need to lean on Courtney Vandersloot for big production.
Instead Sky power forward Cheyenne Parker was team leader with team high 17 points and 12 rebounds.
Sparks coming off a crushing loss at home to Seattle, it was very critical to start game with good ball movement and defense.
“A lot of it is about us,” said Candace Parker.
Everyone from the Sparks said almost the same thing, that they need to worry more about what they’re doing on both sides of the ball then their opponents.
“Our personality is based on our defense,” said coach Agler, “We placed a higher value on defense today.”
Let’s see if the Sparks can continue to be balanced a sharp at the point of attach on defense.
Next up the Sparks will host Atlanta Dream Tuesday June 12, at 7:30pm.