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SPARKS IN MIDDLE OF A STORM TONIGHT.


Byline: Pamela Lewis Staff Writer

The Sparks play their second WNBA WNBA Women's National Basketball Association
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 preseason game tonight when they travel to the expansion 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
 for a 7:30 p.m. meeting.

With 16 points and 10 rebounds from center Lisa Leslie, the Sparks defeated Charlotte 85-59 on Wednesday.

Seattle is coached by Lin Dunn, whose professional career began with the Portland Power in the defunct American Basketball League American Basketball League is a name that has been used by three defunct basketball leagues in the United States:
  • American Basketball League (1925-1955), the first true professional basketball league
. The Storm dropped a 70-67 decision Saturday to Utah.

Former Sparks center Nina Bjedov was picked by Seattle in the expansion draft.

The Sparks play Seattle in their final preseason game next Friday in the Forum. They open the regular season at home May 31 against Utah.

EXHIBITION GAME

Los Angeles Sparks The Los Angeles Sparks are a Women's National Basketball Association team based in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 1997, they are one of the 8 original WNBA teams and were one of the teams that participated in the league's inaugural game.  vs. Seattle Storm

Where: Seattle

When: 7:30 p.m.

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Box: Exhibition game (see text)
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Publication:Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
Date:May 19, 2000
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