Dearica Hamby's 29 points can't save Sparks from their seventh consecutive loss

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Dearica Hamby finishes with 29 points, but it's not enough to save the Sparks, who fade against Phoenix to go winless on their seven-game trip.

Kahleah Copper scored 11 of her 24 points in the third quarter, Diana Taurasi had 20 points, five three-pointers and six assists, and the Phoenix Mercury beat the Sparks 92-78 on Friday night. Copper scored 10 points in the opening six minutes of the second half to help Phoenix build a 63-55 lead. Sophie Cunningham made a wide open three-pointer to begin Phoenix's 7-1 run that ended in a 72-62 lead at the end of the third.

Natasha Cloud highlighted the fourth with a full-court pass to find Copper in stride for a layup and an 87-70 lead. Brittney Griner had 18 points and 11 rebounds, and Cloud added 14 points and seven assists for Phoenix . Dearica Hamby tied a career high with 29 points for the Sparks , who wrapped up a winless seven-game trip. Rickea Jackson added 14 points and Aari McDonald had 12 points and 10 assists. Hamby made her first four three-pointers to set a career high for makes in a game.

 

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