# LA Sparks Open 2026 Season with a WIN vs Nigeria | Game Recap, Stats & Takeaways

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Podcast: [The Post Up with DJ Tricey Trice](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-post-up-with-dj-tricey-trice-6966952)
Published: 2026-04-26T00:45:00+00:00
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The Los Angeles Sparks kick off the 2026 season with a strong opening win against Team Nigeria 🇳🇬, and I’m breaking it ALL down. In this episode of The Post Up, I dive into the biggest moments, standout performances, and key stats from the Sparks’ season opener vs the Nigeria women's national basketball team. From who stepped up offensively to what this win means going into the regular season — I’m giving you real analysis, real reactions, and the takeaways you need to know. If you’re tapped into WNBA basketball, Sparks basketball, or global women’s hoops, this is where you stay ahead. 🎧 Available on all podcast platforms 📺 Watch & stream more on YouTube + Twitch 00:00 Intro + Welcome to The Post Up 00:50 Sparks Win 89-63 vs Team Nigeria (Game Overview) 01:28 Sparks Media Policy + Coverage Updates 02:17 Streaming Schedule + Weekly Content Plan 02:47 Discord + Community Announcements 03:26 Rookie Impressions: Lassiter, Fagan, and Gray 03:59 Team Stats Breakdown (FG%, 3PT, FT) 05:37 Leaders: Kelsey Plum, Ariel Atkins, Erica Wheeler 06:49 Kelsey Plum’s 22-Point Performance 09:22 Rookie Standouts + Playoff Expectations 🚨 SUBSCRIBE for more real sports talk! 🚨 Brought to you exclusively by The Revolt Podcast Network Listen to the Podcast: https://www.pod.link/1731747072 Full Video Episodes Available On YouTube: https://youtube.com/@djtriceytrice?sub_confirmation=1 Join The Home Team Discord Server: https://discord.gg/hqNPDhgCNe Support My Show On Patreon: https://bit.ly/ThePostUpPatreon Subscribe to My Newsletter: https://www.trindimediagroup.com/thepostupnewsletter Shop My PodMerch: https://shoppodmerch.square.site/ 📱 Hit me up on socials: Follow Me On Instagram: www.Instagram.com/DJTriceyTrice Follow Me On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DJTriceyTrice Follow Me On Twit…

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