Los Angeles, CA (My Sportsbook) - Lisa Leslie totaled 18 points to lead the Los Angeles Sparks to a 76-68 win over the San Antonio Silver Stars at Staples Center. Noelle Quinn scored 15 points, Tina Thompson added 13 points and Candace Parker contributed 12 points and a game-high 13 rebounds for the Sparks, who halted a two-game skid and have already clinched a playoff berth. Sophia Young and Ann Wauters both scored 13 points apiece for the Silver Stars, who saw their three-game win streak halted and lost for the fifth time in their last eight games overall. San Antonio is now 14-18 on the season and is battling Minnesota for the final playoff berth in the Western Conference. The Silver Stars managed to shoot 7-of-15 from three-point range, but trailed by eight points at halftime and never caught up. The Sparks took control of the contest with a sizeable advantage inside, outscoring San Antonio 44-26 in the paint. |
