“From Hopes to Heartbreak: Sparks Fall 98-67 to Storm in a Crushing Crypto Arena Loss.”BT

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Sparks lost to the Seattle Storm, 98-67, at Crypto.com Arena on June 17, 2025. The Sporting Tribune’s Nico Alba was there to capture the following TST images.

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Los Angeles Sparks forward Azura Stevens (23) hits the hook shot during a WNBA basketball game against the Seattle Storm, Tuesday June 17th, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

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Los Angeles Sparks guard Grace Berger (34) passes the ball into the paint during a WNBA basketball game against the Seattle Storm, Tuesday June 17th, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

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Los Angeles Sparks guard Shey Peddy (7) sets up the offense during a WNBA basketball game against the Seattle Storm, Tuesday June 17th, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

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Los Angeles Sparks forward Azura Stevens (23) drives to the paint during a WNBA basketball game against the Seattle Storm, Tuesday June 17th, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

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Los Angeles Sparks forward Dearica Hamby (5) looks to pass during a WNBA basketball game against the Seattle Storm, Tuesday June 17th, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

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Los Angeles Sparks forward Emma Cannon (32) drives to the paint during a WNBA basketball game against the Seattle Storm, Tuesday June 17th, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

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Los Angeles Sparks guard Sarah Ashlee Barker (13) during a WNBA basketball game against the Seattle Storm, Tuesday June 17th, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

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Los Angeles Sparks forward Azura Stevens (23) jump ball during a WNBA basketball game against the Seattle Storm, Tuesday June 17th, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

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Los Angeles Sparks guard Sarah Ashlee Barker (13) drives to the paint during a WNBA basketball game against the Seattle Storm, Tuesday June 17th, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

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Los Angeles Sparks forward Rickea Jackson (2) hits the floater during a WNBA basketball game against the Seattle Storm, Tuesday June 17th, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

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Seattle Storm forward Gabby Williams (5) during a WNBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Sparks, Tuesday June 17th, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.