The Sparks fell to the Lynx, 101-78, on the road Saturday, despite shooting a season-best 53.3% (8-for-15) from beyond the three-point line and attempting a season-high 28 free throws.

Forward Emma Cannon scored a season-high 14 points off the bench on 5-for-7 from the field and 2-for-3 from distance in a season-high 22 minutes. 

Veteran Dearica Hamby recorded her fourth double-double of the season (10 PTS, 12 REB) and the 46th of her career.

Rickea Jackson added 18 points on 6-for-12 shooting and 3-of-5 from three-point range. The second-year forward added five rebounds, two assists and one steal.

Guard Kelsey Plum notched a team-high 20 points on 3-for-5 shooting from three and 7-for-8 from the free-throw line, also dishing four assists. 

L.A. matched its season high in offensive rebounds (12) and was successful on both Coach’s Challenges.

QUOTES OF THE DAY:

Head Coach Lynne Roberts

On Rickea Jackson:

“I thought Rickea [Jackson] was very aggressive again. Really good job by Rickea just playing tough, attacking the basket hard and shooting the three well. She definitely is getting in the groove, and that certainly makes us a lot better.”

Emma Cannon

On her performance and staying tough:

“When my number’s called, I just want to come in and do what I can to help my team get a win at any cost. So, when Coach puts me in, I just try to be aggressive, and my teammates find me. I try to shoot the three as well as possible. But, like Coach said, we got to be better in the first half. That's what it comes down to, regardless of what the accolades are, the points are, it doesn't matter.”