With the Sparks’ 85-74 victory over the Atlanta Dream this past Saturday, Los Angeles has won three in a row after mostly treading water. The win streak is the longest of the season and has propelled the Sparks back into the playoff race.
As of this article, the team is now tied with Chicago for the eighth and final playoff spot. So why the sudden turnaround? The answer is multifaceted.
Lineup continuity
With a plethora of injuries to their main players, the Sparks have struggled to have any form of consistency this season.