Los Angeles Sparks Hold Off Atlanta 85-80 in Overtime

Brittney Sykes #15 and Kristi Toliver #20 of the Los Angeles Sparks celebrate after their 85-80 win in overtime against the Atlanta Dream at Staples Center Los Angeles on Aug. 17, 2021. Katharine Lotze/Getty Images

LOS ANGELES—Brittney Sykes scored 17 points to lead six Los Angeles players in double figures, and the Sparks beat the Atlanta Dream 85-80 in overtime on Aug. 17.

Sykes opened overtime with a basket for Los Angeles’ first lead since 24-23. Kristi Toliver, who forced overtime, gave the Sparks a six-point lead with 2:13 left and they led by at least three points the rest of the way.