The Los Angeles Sparks secured their first consecutive wins of the 2025 WNBA season with a 99-80 victory over the Washington Mystics in their final game before the All-Star break. The Sparks improved to a 16-9 start in the matchup against the Mystics. Key contributors included Dearica Hamby, who led all scorers with 26 points, Rickea Jackson with 22 points, and Kelsey Plum with 20 points. Azura Stevens also contributed to the team's offensive output. Hamby scored the last 10 points of the second quarter, helping the Sparks build a 59-34 halftime lead. The Sparks maintained their dominance through the third quarter, leading 79-57, and extended their advantage to 95-74 in the fourth quarter. Head coach Lynne Roberts highlighted the impact of the team's dynamic duo, Plum and Hamby, as well as the contributions of rookie forward Kiki Iriafen and Rae Burrell. The combined efforts of Hamby, Jackson, Plum, and Stevens accounted for 83 of the Sparks' season-high 99 points. The win marked the Sparks' first winning streak of the season, matching their previous season win total of eight games.