LOS ANGELES — Fifteen ties. Seventeen lead changes.
The Las Vegas Aces were riding a six-game winning streak as one of the hottest teams in the WNBA. For the Los Angeles Sparks, they came into the game on an eight-game losing streak, many of those the result of blown leads late in games.
History looked ready to repeat itself as the Sparks saw their double-digit, fourth-quarter lead evaporate. But in overtime, the upstart Sparks rallied and were able to hold on late to secure a 98-93 victory Friday night against the defending champion Aces.