Mercury vs. Sparks: Phoenix sweeps L.A., heads to second consecutive Conference Finals

Time for changes in L.A. after loss to Phoenix

We've discussed the problems with the L.A. Sparks over and over here, but with their 2014 season ending with a first round sweep and blowout loss at home it's painfully obvious that they need to make changes this offseason.

Griner's dunk, post play leads Mercury in Game 2

After a competitive Game 1 that came down to the wire, the L.A. Sparks never led in Game 2 as the Phoenix Mercury won in a rout to advance to their fifth Western Conference Finals in the last six years.

PHX blows out L.A., heads to Conference Finals

The end result isn't a surprise by any means. But the margin of victory was kind of.

Griner makes first dunk in WNBA Playoffs history

Watch her break the Sparks' will here.

Phoenix makes plays, L.A. falls apart in Game 1

The L.A. Sparks squandered a fourth quarter lead to the Phoenix Mercury in predictable fashion to open their first round series in the 2014 WNBA Playoffs.

Phoenix vs. L.A. series predictions: Sweep?

With home court advantage throughout the 2014 WNBA Playoffs, the #1 Phoenix Mercury enter the postseason as the favorite to win it all. Their first challenge is the #4 L.A. Sparks, who have struggled to find consistency during a disappointing season.

Full 2014 WNBA Playoff predictions on Bright Side podcast

WNBA playoffs preview: Why the Sparks have a shot

The L.A. Sparks finished a disappointing season in fourth place in the competitive Western Conference, which is short of expectations but enough for a second chance in the postseason.