Aug 15, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; New York Liberty forward Jonquel Jones (35) blocks a shot by LA Sparks forward Dearica Hamby (5) in the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
The Washington Mystics and Los Angeles Sparks could hardly be much more similar heading into their matchup Friday evening in Washington, D.C.
Unfortunately, what the teams share isn’t pretty. Each is 6-22 with 12 games left, each is hoping to end a five-game losing streak, and each coach is eager for his young players to get experience — but insisting the goal is to stay competitive…