Sparks look to avoid franchise-worst 9-game skid

TORRANCE — The Sparks are trying to avoid a franchise-record nine-game losing streak. To prevent that, the Sparks must beat the two-time defending champion Las Vegas Aces on Friday night at Crypto.com Arena.

“We don’t want to lose any games, but obviously trying to work on process and standards,” Sparks coach Curt Miller said. “Take care of the little things that help take care of the wins and losses.”

Sparks All-Star forward Dearica Hamby always has a bit of extra motivation against the Aces...