SPARKS AT DETROIT.Byline: --Daily News Tipoff: 4:30 p.m., Van Andel Arena As a concert venue Van Andel Arena seats 12,858 for end-stage shows, 13,184 for center-stage shows. The arena floor measures 85 feet-by-220 feet. The arena features 9,886 permanent seats and 44 luxury suites (the 16 luxury suites in the upper bowl seat 20 each, and 24 of the lower bowl , Grand Rapids Grand Rapids, city (1990 pop. 189,126), seat of Kent co., SW central Mich., on the Grand River; inc. 1850. The second largest city in the state, it is a distribution, wholesale, and industrial center for an area that yields fruit, dairy products, farm produce, , Mich. TV/Radio: None; 1150-AM. Sparks (19-5) update: The Sparks, who are one of the league's hottest teams, are riding a six-game winning streak Noun 1. winning streak - a streak of wins streak, run - an unbroken series of events; "had a streak of bad luck"; "Nicklaus had a run of birdies" , and are 16-2 since starting the season 3-3. L.A. is coming off a 70-62 win over the New York Liberty The New York Liberty is a Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) team based in New York City. They are one of the eight original WNBA teams that began to see action in 1997, as well one of the most successful teams in WNBA history. at Staples Center on Tuesday. Lisa Leslie was key in the victory with 20 points and 11 rebounds, and Chamique Holdsclaw added 12 points. The Sparks defeated Detroit 86-78 in their home opener on June 7. The Sparks lead Sacramento by 3 1/2 games for first place in the Western Conference. Shock (14-7) update: The Shock has won three of its past four games but is aiming to bounce back from a 73-67 loss to the Charlotte Sting on Wednesday. Plenette Pierson demonstrated the Shock's depth in the game, as she scored 19points off the bench. |
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