Los Angeles – A double-punch by Candace Parker and Nneka Ogwumike sent the Los Angeles Sparks past the Atlanta Dream Tuesday, 72-64, to give them their second straight win.
Parker scored 18 points and Ogwumike 11, along with 10 rebounds, to squash a strong start for the Dream. Chelsea Gray added 10 points and seven assists for Los Angeles.
Tiffany Hayes led the Dream with 16 points, while Jessica Breland had 14 and Angel McCoughtry scored 12.
The Sparks’ clamped down on defense in the second quarter and limited the Dream to 25 percent shooting. The visitors didn’t get any closer than six points after that.
Jessica Breland and Renee Montgomery bring the ball up court while Tiffany Hayes trails. Photo by Maria Noble/WomensHoopsWorld.
Tiffany Hayes scores. Photo by Maria Noble/WomensHoopsWorld.
Nneka Ogwumike. Photo by Maria Noble/WomensHoopsWorld.
Alana Beard, Nneka Ogwumike and Tiffany Hayes battle for ball possession. Photo by Maria Noble/WomensHoopsWorld.
Candace Parker brings the ball up court. Photo by Maria Noble/WomensHoopsWorld.
Nneka Ogwumike snags a rebound. Photo by Maria Noble/WomensHoopsWorld.
Chelsea Gray and Angel McCoughtry fight for ball possession. Photo by Maria Noble/WomensHoopsWorld.
Tiffany Hayes powers up a layup. Photo by Maria Noble/WomensHoopsWorld.
Angel McCoughtry is defended by Chelsea Gray. Photo by Maria Noble/WomensHoopsWorld.
Elizabeth Williams scores. Photo by Maria Noble/WomensHoopsWorld.
Layshia Clarendon drives to the basket. Photo by Maria Noble/WomensHoopsWorld.
Layshia Clarendon prepares to pass. Photo by Maria Noble/WomensHoopsWorld.
Candace Parker is double-teamed. Photo by Maria Noble/WomensHoopsWorld.
Chelsea Gray telegraphs a pass to Alana Beard. Photo by Maria Noble/WomensHoopsWorld.
Sparks coach Brian Agler and Dream coach Nicki Collen. Photo by Maria Noble/WomensHoopsWorld.
Candace Parker prepares to pass to Odyssey Sims. Photo by Maria Noble/WomensHoopsWorld.
Candace Parker calls to a teammate. Photo by Maria Noble/WomensHoopsWorld.
Nneka Ogwumike looks for the best passing outlet. Photo by Maria Noble/WomensHoopsWorld.
Odyssey Sims tries to get by Renee Montgomery. Photo by Maria Noble/WomensHoopsWorld.
Alana Beard brings the ball up court. Photo by Maria Noble/WomensHoopsWorld.
Riquna Williams launches a shot. Photo by Maria Noble/WomensHoopsWorld.
Imani McGee-Stafford blocks Riquna Williams’ shot. Photo by Maria Noble/WomensHoopsWorld.
Imani McGee-Stafford and Jessica Breland. Photo by Maria Noble/WomensHoopsWorld.
Nneka Ogwumike on the fast break. Photo by Maria Noble/WomensHoopsWorld.
Dream rookie Monique Billings guards Candace Parker. Photo by Maria Noble/WomensHoopsWorld.
Monique Billings and Candace Parker. Photo by Maria Noble/WomensHoopsWorld.
Cappie Pondexter is defended by Blake Dietrich. Photo by Maria Noble/WomensHoopsWorld.
Essence Carson is ready to defend Angel McCoughtry. Photo by Maria Noble/WomensHoopsWorld.
Nneka Ogwumike guards Imani McGee-Stafford. Photo by Maria Noble/WomensHoopsWorld.
Monique Billings scores two points for the Dream. Photo by Maria Noble/WomensHoopsWorld.
The Sparks celebrate their win over the Dream. Photo by Maria Noble/WomensHoopsWorld.