SPARKS: L.A. HOPING TO ENJOY COMFORTS OF HOME.Byline: EARL WILLIAMS Earl Williams could refer to:
After the Sparks tied up the WNBA WNBA Women's National Basketball Association WNBA World Ninepin Bowling Association WNBA Wannabe Nasty Boys Association WNBA Women's National Book Association, Inc. WNBA Warszawski Nurt Basketu Amatorskiego Western Conference semifinal playoffs Sunday, it's time It's Time was a successful political campaign run by the Australian Labor Party (ALP) under Gough Whitlam at the 1972 election in Australia. Campaigning on the perceived need for change after 23 years of conservative (Liberal Party of Australia) government, Labor put forward a for the Seattle Storm For the soccer team of the same name, see . The Seattle Storm is a Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) team based in Seattle, Washington. In 2004, led by Australian basketball star Lauren Jackson and University of Connecticut star Sue Bird, the team brought the to respond. Seattle almost made quick work of the Sparks in Game 2, shooting 52.6 percent from the field and converting 5 of 7 3-pointers in the first quarter. The Storm (19-17) built up momentum and led 40-33 at halftime, but was not able to sustain its intensity in the second half. The Sparks (26-10) outscored the Storm, 45-30 and went on for a 78-70 victory. If the regular season is an indication, the odds are in favor of the Sparks (26-10) to move on. They are 16-2 at Staples Center. Despite their impressive record at home, coach Joe Bryant does not see the Sparks having any added advanatge in the series. ``They are capable of beating us here,'' Bryant said. ``Being at home, that's what you work for all season, to get homecourt advantage and hopefully it pays off.'' The Sparks could be undermanned tonight. Chamique Holdsclaw is sidelined with plantar fasciitis plantar fasciitis n. Inflammation of the fascia on the plantar surface of the foot, usually at the attachment to the heel, often making it painful to walk. . Her availability will be a game-time decision. Meanwhile, Seattle point guard Sue Bird is expected to play while wearing a mask to protect her injured nose. Associated Press contributed earl.williams@presstelegram.com (562) 499-1338 CAPTION(S): box Box: SPARKS vs. SEATTLE |
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