LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Sparks weren't going to have another second-half letdown, especially at home against an injury-depleted team.
Ogwumike scores 16, Sparks rout Silver Stars 84-48
Sparks derail Lynx 87-59
LOS ANGELES - The feeling stuck with Kristi Toliver when the Minnesota Lynx celebrated on her home floor last October and ended her championship aspirations.
Prince scores 21 as Sky beat Sparks 94-82
ROSEMONT, Illinois - Epiphanny Prince scored 21 points and Elena Delle Donna had 20 to lead a balanced offense as the Chicago Sky held off a late Los Angeles surge in a 94-82 victory over the Sparks on Saturday night.
Ogwumike, Harding lead Sparks past Mystics, 75-57
WASHINGTON - Nneka Ogwumike had 22 points and 10 rebounds, Lindsey Harding added 11 points and a career-high 14 assists, and the Los Angeles Sparks beat the Washington Mystics 75-57 on Sunday.
Toliver, Ogwumike lead Sparks past Sun
UNCASVILLE, Connecticut - Kristi Toliver wants the ball when the game is at its toughest.
Lavender, Parker lead Sparks past Fever, 74-64
INDIANAPOLIS - With star center Candace Parker sitting out the last three games with a right wrist injury, the Los Angeles Sparks asked Jantel Lavender to take a bigger role in the offense.
Lavender's 18 points pace LA over Liberty, 85-67
NEWARK, New Jersey - Los Angeles Sparks coach Carol Ross said she used the game against the New York Liberty to gauge the talent and toughness of her team.
Parker, Toliver lead Sparks over Sky 80-76
LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Sparks transferred their winning ways to their home court and the Chicago Sky again lost star rookie Elena Delle Donne to injury.
Ogwumike, Toliver lead Sparks past Lynx
LOS ANGELES - Nneka Ogwumike stepped up for Los Angeles after Candace Parker was ejected in the third quarter and led the Sparks to a win in a potential Western Conference finals preview.
Parker's 16 points help LA rout Phoenix, 89-55
LOS ANGELES - All the intrigue of a Western Conference semifinals preview was gone shortly after tip-off.
U.S. women's basketball team pool list
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado - The U.S. women's basketball team player pool, announced Monday:
Parker leads Sparks to rout of Stars
LOS ANGELES - Sparks part owner Magic Johnson wasn't on hand to see his new team win their first home game. But he would have been proud of the dominant third quarter by Candace Parker on Sunday.
De Souza lifts Dream to 93-85 win over Sparks
ATLANTA - The Los Angeles Sparks had no answer for the inside combination of Erika de Souza and Sancho Lyttle in the second half.
Augustus leads Lynx to 85-72 win over Sparks
LOS ANGELES - With a strong start, a strong finish and a well-rounded offensive effort, the Minnesota Lynx are back on the winning track.
Robinson scores 24 as Stars cruise past Sparks
SAN ANTONIO - Coming off a disheartening loss at home the previous night, the San Antonio Stars focused on the basics and had their highest scoring output in nearly three years.
Parker scores 24 in Sparks' 87-77 win over Shock
LOS ANGELES - Candace Parker and the Los Angeles Sparks were glad to put their longest losing streak in three years behind them.
Stars edge Sparks 72-69
LOS ANGELES - Danielle Robinson needed some time to get up to full speed for the San Antonio Stars.
Toliver, Parker rally Sparks past Shock in OT
TULSA, Oklahoma - Kristi Toliver came through with big shots in her first game back with the Los Angeles Sparks.
Moore scores 30 to lead Lynx past Sparks, 82-72
MINNEAPOLIS - With star guard Seimone Augustus shelved due to knee problems, Minnesota Lynx opponents can focus more attention on Maya Moore. And Moore is giving them plenty to watch out for.
Parker and Ogwumike lead Sparks over Liberty 68-54
NEW YORK - The Los Angeles Sparks have struggled to close out games this season.