Layshia Clarendon

No matter what they did against the Indiana Fever, Layshia Clarendon had the magic touch. The Los Angeles Sparks guard got their primary defender to bite on a pump fake before embarking on a drive into the paint. Encountering Victoria Vivians, the quick-thinking Clarendon wrapped a pass around the second line of defense into the waiting hands of Nneka Ogwumike for a well-deserved layup. Clarendon shot 6 for 8 from the field — including a perfect 3 for 3 from downtown — for 17 points to pair with three rebounds and five assists in Los Angeles’ 87-80 win on August 8, 2023.