Cameron Brink, Dearica Hamby, Sparks Beat Mystics, Latest WNBA Playoff Bracket Picture

The Los Angeles Sparks kept their playoff hopes alive for at least one more night with an 81-78 win over the Washington Mystics on Sunday.

The Sparks used a balanced attack to end their two-game skid. Dearica Hamby led the way with 20 points and 12 rebounds, while Kelsey Plum had 18 points and star rookie Rickea Jackson added 16 points.

Second-year Sparks forward Cameron Brink continued to work her way into form, though she struggled a bit in her brief time on the floor. In 12 minutes off the bench, Brink had five points, two rebounds, two assists and a block while shooting 2-of-8 from the field and 1-of-5 from three-point range.

After improving to 18-20, Los Angeles is still behind the Golden State Valkyries for the eighth and final playoff spot. Here's the latest WNBA playoff picture:

WNBA Standings

1. Minnesota Lynx (31-8); clinched No. 1 seed
2. Las Vegas Aces (26-14); clinched playoff berth
3. Atlanta Dream (25-14); clinched playoff berth
4. Phoenix Mercury (25-14); clinched playoff berth
5. New York Liberty (24-16)
6. Indiana Fever (21-18); won Commissioner's Cup
7. Seattle Storm (22-19)
8. Golden State Valkyries (20-18)
9. Los Angeles Sparks (18-20)
10. Washington Mystics (16-25); eliminated
11. Connecticut Sun (10-29); eliminated
12. Chicago Sky (9-30); eliminated
13. Dallas Wings (9-31); eliminated

The Sparks have been a middling team that struggles to find consistency, going 5-5 in their last 10 games. Still, a late-season run could be all they need to sneak into the postseason.

Los Angeles will try to keep the momentum going on Monday when it visits the Seattle Storm.