Jackson has always been viewed as someone who can grow into a WNBA star. Her growth this season has affirmed that. The Sparks will need that, too. Kelsey Plum was the big offseason addition. If Cameron Brink can return from injury and be her uniquely talented self, L.A. has something special working.

Rickea Jackson started and played 31 minutes for the Sparks. She totaled 24 points, three rebounds, two assists and one steal. Jackson converted a game-winning field goal as time expired, leading Los Angeles to its fifth consecutive victory. She converted 9-of-15 field goal attempts, 4-of-6 three-point attempts and 2-of-2 free throw attempts.

Liberty forward Stephanie Talbot tried her best to make the shot hard for Jackson without fouling her. However, the Sparks rising star made the difficult layup to give the Sparks the 101-99 victory at the buzzer. The WNBA, for its part, shared a slow-motion video of the play, further hyping up L.A. fans and several viewers.