Sparks have no answer for Breanna Stewart in loss to Liberty

NEW YORK — Breanna Stewart had 33 points, seven assists and six blocks to help the New York Liberty beat the Sparks 98-88 on Saturday at Barclays Center.

Dearica Hamby scored 20 points to lead the Sparks (4-13), who are still dealing with major injuries and are 0-6 on this seven-game road trip. Rookie Cameron Brink is out for the season with a torn ACL in her left knee and Azura Stevens has been sidelined all season after having surgery on her left arm. Lexie Brown didn’t play in New York because of an illness.