L.A. Sparks take on Atlanta Dream

SPARKS (10-3) AT DREAM (5-6)

Tipoff: Friday, 4:30 p.m.

TV: Spectrum SportsNet, NBA League Pass

Update: The Sparks take their WNBA-best six-game winning streak to Atlanta to face the Dream, who have lost their last two. The Sparks are a perfect 6-0 at Staples Center — the only team in the league with an unblemished mark at home. After a 2-3 start on the road, the Sparks have gotten it right away from home lately, winning their last two road games by a combined 20 points. ... The Sparks are 1 1/2 games out of first place in the Weste Conference, trailing the 11-1 Lynx. ... Reigning league MVP Nneke Ogwumike continues her efficient scoring clip, averaging 20.4 points per game (fourth in the league) on 59.7 percent shooting from the field, 40 percent from 3-point range, and 89.3 percent from the free-throw line ... Candace Parker continues to dominate in all aspects of the game with 16.7 ppg (11th in the league), 7.7 rebounds per game (eighth), 4.6 assists per game (eighth), and 2.1 blocks per game (second). ... The Dream are led by Tiffany Hayes, who averages 17.4 ppg.

– Mike Guardabascio

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