Rickea Jackson’s career night not enough as Sparks fall to Lynx

MINNEAPOLIS — Sparks rookie Rickea Jackson had a breakthrough night, but it wasn’t enough to lead her team to a road win against one of the hottest teams in the WNBA.

Jackson, the No. 4 pick in April’s Draft, had her first career double-double (19 points and 10 rebounds), but Napheesa Collier scored 30 points to go with a career-high eight steals, Courtney Williams had 15 points and 10 assists for her first double-double of the season and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Sparks, 81-76, on Friday night.