Up next for Sparks: Sunday at Atlanta

Where: Philips Arena.

On the air: NBA TV.

Records: Sparks 3-9, Dream 10-4.

Record vs. Dream: 0-1.

Update: During the first game of the Sparks’ two-game trip on Thursday against Washington, the Sparks shot 35.8%, had 21 turnovers and were outrebounded, 34-24. “We didn’t play at all,” said Sparks General Manager Penny Toler. The Sparks, who are without Candace Parker for the season and Betty Lennox for four to six weeks, must now face the Dream, which has the best record in the Eastern Conference. Tina Thompson leads the Sparks with 13.6 points and 5.7 rebounds a game while Angel McCoughtry is averaging 20.6 points 5.4 rebounds for the Dream.

— Melissa Rohlin