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Recap - Sparks Defeat Minnesota 79-57

The Sparks blew out Minnesota on Thursday, running up the score in a 79-57 win at STAPLES Center.

Los Angeles won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -3.0-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 153.5.

Candace Parker had 23 points for Los Angeles and Chelsea Gray chipped in with 18 points. Chelsea Gray had 9 assists for the Sparks, while Candace Parker was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.

The Lynx got a 14-point performance from Sylvia Fowles, who was supported by 9 points from Cecilia Zandalasini. Danielle Robinson had 6 assists in a losing cause for Minnesota, while Sylvia Fowles grabbed 8 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Los Angeles were victorious, as the score was 40-29 at the break.

The rebound battle favored Minnesota as they grabbed 35 boards, while Los Angeles only had 30

Next game, Los Angeles takes its act home to face Phoenix looking for another win. For Minnesota, they head on the road to face Seattle.