SPARKS HOLD ON FOR WIN SPARKS 85, PHOENIX 83.Byline: EARL WILLIAMS Earl Williams could refer to:
The Phoenix Mercury The Phoenix Mercury is a Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) team based in Phoenix, Arizona and the current WNBA champions. The Mercury began in 1997 as one of the league's original eight teams. The Mercury are named because Mercury is the closest planet to the sun. played a zone defense Friday night, daring the Sparks to beat them from the perimeter. And for most of the night the plan worked, as the Sparks struggled to make shots and Lisa Leslie's minutes were limited because of foul trouble. But the Sparks outlasted the Mercury 85-83 in front of 8,626 at Staples Center This article has multiple issues: * Its neutrality is disputed. * It may contain original research or unverifiable claims. * It does not cite any references or sources. . ``We know that we are going to be in some situations where Lisa isn't on the court with us,'' Sparks forward Murriel Page Murriel Page (born LaMurriel Page on September 18, 1975 in Louin, Mississippi, U.S.), is a professional basketball player in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). said. ``And whenever she is on the court, people zero in on her. There may have been a game or two where we've had to take charge without her. We did a great job.'' The Sparks shot only 37 percent (25 of 67) from the field, while Phoenix shot 41 percent (26 of 63), but the Mercury committed 21 turnovers. Chamique Holdsclaw Chamique Shaunta Holdsclaw (born August 9, 1977 in Astoria, Queens, New York) is a former professional basketball player in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). She announced her retirement from the Los Angeles Sparks on June 11, 2007. led the Sparks (12-4) with 18points and Leslie added 16. Cappie Pondexter scored 21points and Diana Taurasi contributed 19 for Phoenix (6-8). earl.williams@presstelegram.com (562) 499-1338. CAPTION(S): photo, box Photo: The Sparks' Jessica Moore goes up for a shot against Phoenix's Kamila Vodichkova, left, and Kristen Rasmussen. Tom Mendoza/Staff Photographer Box: SPARKS vs. WASHINGTON - Earl Williams |
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