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In Friday night&#39;s 102-87 win over the Chicago Sky, Ariel Atkins former team, she scored a season-high 17 points and 6 assists, providing another offensive spark as Los Angeles eclipsed the 100-point mark for the second straight game.

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Ariel Atkins

#7 · LAS · G

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5’8”, 167 lbs

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07/30/1996 (30)

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