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Mercury Beat Sparks In Game 1
posted 09/24/09
1:11 am
LA was forced out of its home arena due to a Britney Spears concert. The best- of-three series now shifts to Phoenix for Game 2 on Friday.
Penny Taylor added 18 points off the bench for the Mercury, who beat San Antonio, 2-1, in the semifinals. Cappie Pondexter gave 15 points and Lecoe Willingham 12 in the win. Tangela Smith donated 11 points, six boards and five steals.
Candace Parker had a playoff career-high 28 points and hauled in 10 boards for the Sparks, who beat Seattle, 2-1, in the semis. Tina Thompson also had a playoff career high of 25 points and added seven rebounds and five helpers in defeat. Lisa Leslie totaled 19 points and DeLisha Milton-Jones 10 in the setback.
Leading by two points, Taurasi was pushed from behind while attempting a three-pointer with 41.6 ticks left to play. She hit all three foul shots to make it 98-93.
LA failed to scored on its next touch and Phoenix held on for the win.
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