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Sparks Forward Dearica Hamby Shines in Thrilling Double OT Win
2 Aug
Summary
- Dearica Hamby's game-winning bucket in double overtime
- Four Sparks players score 20+ points in the victory
- Sparks have won 6 of their last 7 games
On August 2nd, 2025, the Los Angeles Sparks secured a thrilling 108-106 double overtime victory over the Seattle Storm, thanks to a game-winning bucket from forward Dearica Hamby.
Hamby, who has emerged as a key leader for the Sparks this season, drove to the basket aggressively in the final seconds of the second overtime period to score the decisive points. The win improves the Sparks' record to 12-15 on the year, as they continue to climb the standings in the Western Conference.
Hamby's standout performance was not the only bright spot for the Sparks, as four of their players finished the game with at least 20 points. Kelsey Plum, Azura Stevens, and Rickea Jackson joined Hamby in the 20-point club, showcasing the team's offensive depth.
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"That's one of the things that I've been super impressed about this group," Plum said after the game. "They don't get rattled. We've been on the road. I think we've had a lot of close wins. If you look at overtime, everyone made clutch plays."
The Sparks have now won six of their last seven games, a significant turnaround after a slow start to the season. They will look to build on this momentum when they face the Indiana Fever on August 5th.
