WNBA game, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009, in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Sparks' Lisa Leslie, left, puts up a shot as Phoenix Mercury's DeWanna Bonner defends during the first half of their WNBA game, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009, in Los Angeles.



Phoenix Mercury's Nicole Ohide puts up a shot as Los Angeles Sparks' Tina Thompson defends during the first half of their WNBA game, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009, in Los Angeles.



Los Angeles Sparks' Tina Thompson, center, tries to pass the ball as Phoenix Mercury's Ketia Swanier, left, and Penny Taylor guard during the first half of their WNBA game, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009, in Los Angeles.



Phoenix Mercury's Cappie Pondexter, left, drives to the basket as Los Angeles Sparks' Shannon Bobbitt defends during the first half of their WNBA game, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009, in Los Angeles.


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