Photos: Sparks v. Lynx

Sparks guard Odyssey Sims reacts after her three-point shot brought the Sparks within nine points with 7:15 left in the game.

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Oct. 1, 2017 8:52 PM PT

Photos from the Sparks 80-69 loss to the Lynx at Staples Center, Sunday, October 1, 2017.

Lynx guard Renee Montgomery loses control while driving between Sparks guard’s Chelsea Gray (12) and Odyssey Sims (1) in the fourth quarter.

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Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike hangs on to an offensive rebound in front of Lynx forwards Maya Moore (23) and Rebekkah Brunson in the fourth quarter.

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Lynx forward Maya Moore drives to the basket against Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike during the fourth quarter.

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Sparks forward Candace Parker reacts after being called for her second foul in the first half.

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Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike goes for the steal as Lynx guard Renee Montgomery loses control of the ball in the first half.

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Sparks guard Odyssey Sims passes around Lynx center Sylvia Fowles in the first half.

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Sparks forward Candace Parker gets the ball stripped away by Lynx guards Jia Perkins (7) Renee Montgomery in the first half.

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Sparks forward Candace Parker greets fans as she runs onto the court before Game 4 of the WNBA Finals.

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Magic Johnson arrives courtside for Game 4 of the WNBA Finals.

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