Brink Helps Sparks Edge Mystics for First Victory of WNBA Season

Los Angeles Sparks rookies Cameron Brink (L) and Rickea Jackson throw the ceremonial first pitches before a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Arizona Diamondbacks in Los Angeles on May 20, 2024. Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP Photo

LONG BEACH, Calif.—Lexie Brown scored 20 points and added six assists, and rookie Cameron Brink blocked her fourth shot of the night in the game’s final second as the Los Angeles Sparks notched a 70–68 triumph over the Washington Mystics on Tuesday night, May 21.

Dearica Hamby added 17 points and 18 rebounds for the Sparks, who gained their first victory after having opened the WNBA season with two defeats. Kia Nurse had 13 points for Los Angeles.