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A SITE DEDICATED TO THE LOS ANGELES SPARKS WOMEN'S PROFESSIONAL BASKETBALL TEAM.
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THE LOS ANGELES SPARKS BEGAN IN THE INAUGURAL 1997 SEASON OF THE WNBA. THEY PLAY THEIR HOME GAMES AT STAPLES CENTER IN DOWNTOWN L.A.(See Locations).
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555 N. NASH ST. EL SEGUNDO 90245
310.330.2434 FAX: 310.330.2436
TICKET INFO: 877.44.SPARKS
RADIO: KPLS 830AM TV: FOX SPORTS NET
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Back-To-Back Champions
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Tuesday, June 24
Parker Dunks Again and Sparks Defeat Storm in WNBA
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Candace Parker dunked for the second consecutive game and had 22 points, 11 rebounds and three blocks to lead the Los Angeles Sparks to a 76-62 victory over the Seattle Storm on Tuesday night.
"Candace is definitely improving every single game," the Sparks' Lisa Leslie said. "It has taken her a while to make the adjustment, but her work ethic is definitely improving day by day, and it's part of our responsibility to make sure she gets that in practice."
DeLisha Milton-Jones added 19 points and Marie Ferdinand-Harris had 16 points for the Sparks (10-3), who have won six of seven.
Sue Bird scored 11 points for the Storm (8-7), who have lost four of five. Lauren Jackson, Swin Cash and Tanisha Wright added 10 points apiece.
Parker dunked with her right hand with 57 seconds left to play after making a steal and dribbling the length of the court. Parker had her first pro dunk Sunday against Indiana.
"I had the opportunity to play with the national team in college, which helped me," Parker said of her transition to the WNBA. "Now, it's just getting adjusted to the schedule and taking care of your body; Lisa and DeLisha stay on me about lifting."
Parker flew to New York following Sunday night's game to receive the Honda-Broderick Cup as the nation's top female college athlete. Then she flew back to Los Angeles on Monday night.
Parker had three points and a block during a 5-0 spurt that gave Los Angeles a 35-33 halftime lead.
Ferdinand-Harris and Parker then combined for 17 points in the third quarter, with Ferdinand-Harris scoring nine, to extend the Sparks' lead to 57-43. The Storm scored only two points in the final 4:26 of the third quarter.
10-3, First Place
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Friday, June 27
vs Washington Mystics
7:30PM
STAPLES Center
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FOUR FOR FIVE: LISA LESLIE
As the WNBA celebrates the fifth anniversary of the WNBA All-Star Game (Saturday, July 12, 4 ET, ABC), WNBA.com will celebrate the five women who have played in all four WNBA All-Star Games. In our fifth and final installment, we look at Sparks center Lisa Leslie.
Leslie has made the All-Star Game her personal showcase as she has been named the game's MVP three times in 1999, 2001 and 2002. Strangely enough, she's didn't start the 2001 game. Leslie rectified the snub by being named MVP of that game. She has started every other All-Star Game and will do so again in New York.
See what the three-time All-Star Game MVP had to say about her experiences in the WNBA's midsummer classic.
WNBA ALL-STAR GAME 1999: NEW YORK CITY
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Is it a great honor for you to be voted to the Inaugural All-Star Game?
"It's overwhelming really. There's a lot of women in the WNBA. There's a lot of women who could be here. To be voted by the fans says a lot -- that people are aware of what's going on. I'm really thankful. I think they just really appreciate my talent so I'm definitely grateful."
Can you explain your feelings at being named MVP?
"I feel really honored to have this award. Obviously a few other players probably had the opportunity to get it as well. I guess basically I'll leave here believing that I'm going to be a part of history."
Lisa's stats: 13 points, 5 rebounds in 17 minutes, named game's MVP
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WNBA ALL-STAR GAME 2000: PHOENIX
Are you going to go for a second All-Star Game MVP?
"I'm on a very good team here and sometimes the situation may come about with a few fast breaks, but I can't predict what's going to happen. I'm going to come out and play hard during the minutes that I do get."
Can compare last year's game and this year's?
"I'd have to say last year's was so much more intense, because we really didn't know what to expect at the All-Star Weekend. We went from one media interview to another. We were shuffled around a lot. We did some appearances. But this being our second year, we knew what to expect. We knew when to get rest and when to have fun."
Lisa's stats: 16 points, 6 rebounds in 21 minutes
WNBA ALL-STAR GAME 2001: ORLANDO
You're a three-time All-Star. How do you feel?
"To be a three-time All-Star, it's definitely an honor to represent our league at the All-Star Game. It's exciting because it's a big national event and on ESPN and a lot of fans can watch and get involved. The league and the sponsors have done a really great job of making this a really memorable event."
What Leslie said after the game:
"It's a great honor. First, I want to thank God for giving me this opportunity and also my teammates from the West side for giving me the ball. It was a lot of fun to be here. I know the East, the crowd is a little upset that we won again, but it was a great game and I'm just thankful I'm going back to L.A. with the MVP."
Lisa's stats: 20 points*, 9 rebounds in 23 minutes, named game's MVP
*All-Star Game record
WNBA ALL-STAR GAME 2002: WASHINGTON
What does it mean to be here with your coach and two teammates?
"It's great. We were looking to have four or five. It's a great opportunity, especially for our coaching staff to be here after winning the championship. Coach Cooper will have a lot of fun. I think the West will enjoy getting a taste of what he's like."
What Leslie said after the game:
"That was pretty exciting. Overall, that was an awesome All-Star Game. I don't think we could have asked for a better game to be played here in the Nation's Capital. It was very competitive. Obviously, the East is much improved and they did a great job of really fighting hard and executing and playing the game really physical."
Lisa's stats: 18 points, 14 rebounds in 28 minutes, named game's MVP
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