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2011 WNBA Playoff Picture: Minnesota Lynx Clinch Western Conference, Atlanta Dream Surging In The Eastern Conference
With every team in action tomorrow night and the regular season coming to a close, the 2011 WNBA Playoff race is only becoming more exciting. Among the most interesting stories despite everything else going on is the resurgence of the Atlanta Dream, who are making another late-season run after...
Tulsa Shock Ended Their WNBA Record Losing Streak By Exploiting A Persistent Problem For The Los Angeles Sparks
Of the remaining games on the Tulsa Shock's schedule, Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Sparks appeared to be the unlikeliest opportunity to break their WNBA record streak of 20 consecutive losses. Well, to everyone not on the team except perhaps Jessica Lantz, whose unabiding faith in her...
Candace Parker Pledges To Donate To Alzheimer's Association In Honor Of Pat Summitt
Update: Parker had seven rebounds, two blocks, and two steals as the Tulsa Shock beat the L.A. Sparks to snap a WNBA record 20-game losing streak. There are four WNBA games on tonight, but one of the best things occurring is that Los Angeles Sparks forward Candace Parker will be playing in honor...
Morning Links: Spoiled Returns On A Busy Tuesday Night
It was a five-game night last night and it was headlined by a few disappointing returns to action. Here's a brief look at the key storylines of the night, but - as usual - feel free to drop any of your favorite links in the comments along with your wonderful insights. Starting five: Ramona...
LA Sparks 79, Tulsa Shock 74: Snatching Defeat From the Jaws of Victory
On many good highlight reels, you can hear the booming announcers voice say, "and they snatched victory from the jaws of defeat." Pumped in 'hero' music playing in the background, a quarterback throwing a hail Mary that met its mark, a last second full-court shot to win the basketball game, a...
WNBA Sixth Woman Of The Year Rankings: The Top Six Through About Six Weeks
Significantly improved bench play is something that defined the early-season success of both the Los Angeles Sparks and San Antonio Silver Stars. Tonight's opponents at the AT&T Center in San Antonio feature the two highest scoring benches in the league. However, while that bench strength will...
Seattle Storm Had Their Most Balanced Effort Against Los Angeles Sparks
In a way, the Seattle Storm's 99-80 win over the Los Angeles Sparks on Saturday was ultimately the same boring narrative that we could probably just apply to every game and write cookie cutter gamers about. Sue Bird and Swin Cash - arguably two of the top 15 WNBA players ever - led the way again,...
WNBA MVP Watch: Candace Parker's Value To The Sparks & Other Early-Season Candidates
After the Los Angeles Sparks' 96-91 win over the New York Liberty in the WNBA's 15th Anniversary game last Tuesday, star forward Candace Parker was asked what she learned about the team after recording a double-double with 21 points and 13 rebounds. "I think our bench is always ready to play,"...
New York Liberty Defeat Los Angeles Sparks for First at the Rock: The Stat Analysis
The New York Liberty evened their season record at 4-4. The 77-67 victory over the LA Sparks had added significance. It was their first at their Newark based Prudential Center. A statistical look : Possessions ...
Pondexter and Carson Carry the New York Liberty
Just the Facts, Ma'am: Cappie Pondexter had 22 points, 20 of them in the last twenty-one minutes of the game, to lead the Liberty over the Los Angeles Sparks 77-67. Essence Carson had 18 points off the bench for New York. Candace Parker led Los Angeles with 16 points and 11 rebounds before...
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