Candace Parker leads 22-point comeback in Sparks win

Candace Parker had 31 points and a season-high 13 rebounds in an emotional performance after losing her former coach Pat Summitt, and the Sparks rallied from a 22-point deficit to beat the Dallas Wings, 89-84, on Tuesday night at Staples Center.

Parker, a former Tennessee Volunteer, wore orange shoes with the word “rebound” written on them to honor Summitt, who died Tuesday. Parker scored 25 points in the second half.

The Sparks trailed 58-36 in the third quarter, but went on a 16-2 run to pull to within 60-52. Essence Carson tied the score for the first time on a three-point play, and Parker made one free throw with 6:28 left to give the Sparks their first lead at 69-68.

Carson had 17 points for the Sparks(14-1), who tied a WNBA record for the best start to a season after 15 games. Skylar Diggins had 29 points and seven assists for Dallas (7-9).