LOS ANGELES — Julie Allemand had a career-high 21 points, Rae Burrell scored 11 of her 13 in a 16-0 run to open the fourth quarter, and the Los Angeles Sparks beat the Dallas Wings 91-77 on Sunday to avoid elimination from playoff contention.

Los Angeles (20-22) has to win its last two regular-season games and have Seattle lose to Golden State on Tuesday night to make the postseason.

The Sparks visit Phoenix on Tuesday before wrapping up the regular season at home on Thursday against Las Vegas. The Wings conclude the regular season at home against Phoenix on Thursday.

Allemand made all eight of her shots from the field, hit three 3-pointers, and had a career-high five steals. Dearica Hamby scored 15 points, Azurá Stevens had 13 points and 11 rebounds, Kelsey Plum scored 12, and Rickea

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