Erica Wheeler drops Sue Bird with the season’s nastiest crossover

Erica Wheeler took no mercy on Sue Bird during the Los Angeles Sparks’ game against the Seattle Storm on Sunday.

Halfway through the first quarter of the Sparks’ 81-53 win, Wheeler sent Bird to the floor as she dribbled across her body and pulled up to shoot. The Sparks guard made the shot to extend Los Angeles’ lead to 6-4.

A closer look appeared to show Bird hitting Wheeler’s foot and tripping over her own, resulting in a face-first fall to the hardwood.

Wheeler contributed 17 points, four assists and two rebounds, sending the Storm — who are without Breanna Stewart for the rest of the regular season — to their fourth loss in six games.