The Sparks couldn't channel Candace Parker's dominance on the day they retired her jersey, falling 92-85 to the Chicago Sky Sunday at Crypto.com Arena.

After a slew of injuries over the last eight years, former UConn standout Azura Stevens is having a breakthrough season with the LA Sparks.

On the day they raised Candace Parker’s No. 3 jersey into the rafters, the Sparks drop a "must-win" game to Chicago, 92-85, despite an emotional tribute to one of the franchise’s all-time greats.

The Sparks led for most of the game before the Chicago Sky rallied for a victory. Azura Stevens led the Sparks with 21 points.

The Los Angeles Sparks and Chicago Sky share an unfavorable distinction, with both teams tied for the second-longest active losing streak in the WNBA at three straight losses.