Los Angeles Sparks End Losing Streak with Victory Over Portland Fire Amidst Trade News
The Los Angeles Sparks defeated the Portland Fire 106-101 in Portland, Oregon, ending a six-game losing streak. The Sparks' victory came on the same day they learned their star teammate Kelsey Plum was traded to the Phoenix Mercury. Dearica Hamby…
Portland, OR, August 2, 2026 —
The Los Angeles Sparks snapped a six-game losing streak with a hard-fought 106-101 victory over the Portland Fire in Portland, Oregon. The win provided a much-needed boost for the team, coming on a day marked by significant roster news.
The Sparks learned earlier on the same day that their star player, Kelsey Plum, had been traded to the Phoenix Mercury. Despite the news, the team rallied to secure the crucial win on the road.
Dearica Hamby was a standout performer for the Sparks, leading the team with 23 points. Nneka Ogwumike was also instrumental in the victory, adding 22 points to the scoreboard. Ogwumike’s performance included a pivotal go-ahead three-pointer in the closing minutes of the game that ultimately helped seal the win for Los Angeles.
The details surrounding the trade of Kelsey Plum were not provided in the summary, nor were the specific dates of the upcoming games or the full season record of the Sparks or the Portland Fire.
Story summarized from the original created by Associated Press, Mariah Ross on www.kptv.com, see more information here.
