Azurá Stevens Celebrates Los Angeles Sparks Victory Over Seattle Storm
- The Los Angeles Sparks defeated the Seattle Storm 108-106 in a double-overtime game on August 1, 2025, at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle.
- The win moved the Sparks to a 12-15 record and extended their road success, marking five consecutive away victories and six wins in their last seven overall games.
- The game marked a franchise milestone for Los Angeles, as four different players scored at least 20 points in the same game for the first time in Sparks...
The Los Angeles Sparks defeated the Seattle Storm 108-106 in a double-overtime game on August 1, 2025, at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. The victory was secured by a lay-in from Dearica Hamby with 4.3 seconds remaining in the second overtime period.
The win moved the Sparks to a 12-15 record and extended their road success, marking five consecutive away victories and six wins in their last seven overall games.
Historic Scoring Performance
The game marked a franchise milestone for Los Angeles, as four different players scored at least 20 points in the same game for the first time in Sparks history. Rickea Jackson led the team with 27 points, followed by Kelsey Plum with 22, and Dearica Hamby and Azurá Stevens, who each contributed 21 points.
Rickea Jackson was instrumental in forcing the game into overtime. The second-year forward scored or assisted on eight of the Sparks’ final 11 points of the fourth quarter and sank the free throws that tied the game at 86-all with 3.4 seconds remaining in regulation.
Sparks coach Lynne Roberts attributed the team’s road success to a collective focus and a sum-of-the-parts team
mentality, stating that the players have adopted an all-for-one, one-for-all mentality
to eliminate distractions while playing away from home.
Overtime Sequence and Key Plays
The contest remained tight through two extra periods. In the first overtime, Kelsey Plum tied the game with a deep three-point shot. In the second overtime, the Sparks rallied from a six-point deficit, culminating in the game-winning basket by Hamby off a feed from Plum.
The Seattle Storm had two opportunities to tie or win the game in the closing moments. The final attempt fell to Skylar Diggins, whose contested jumper missed the mark just before the buzzer sounded.
Individual and Team Statistics
Seattle was led by Nneka Ogwumike, who recorded 37 points and 12 rebounds. During the performance, Ogwumike reached a significant career milestone by scoring her 7,000th point in the WNBA. She shot 14-of-25 from the field and 7-of-9 from the free-throw line. Gabby Williams added 14 points, eight assists, and five rebounds for the Storm.
For Los Angeles, Julie Allemand contributed nine assists. Cameron Brink, playing in her second game since returning from ACL surgery, appeared off the bench for 12 minutes and recorded seven points, four rebounds, and three blocks.
The Sparks finished the game with the following team statistics:
- Field goals: 41-of-88 (46.6 percent)
- Three-point shots: 7-of-26
- Free throws: 19-of-25
- Rebounding: 46-42 edge over Seattle
The victory continues a trend of resilience for the Sparks, who rallied from a fourth-quarter deficit for the second time this season to win the game.