L.A. Sparks

The Minnesota Lynx downed the L.A. Sparks 80-79 Sunday to win the Western Conference Finals 2 games to none. Candice Parker made a late 3-pointer from 30 feet away before Monica Wright responded with a 3-pointer of her own to put the Lynx back on top. Alana Beard missed a 16-foot shot at the buzzer that would have won the game for L.A.

The Minnesota Lynx lost 92-76 at Los Angeles against the Sparks Thursday night. L.A. outscored the Lynx 30-19 in the 3rd quarter. Monica Wright led the Lynx with 19 points, Devereaux Peters added 17 points and Maya Moore chipped in 13 points. Minnesota shot 35 percent while L.A. shot 53 percent. Candice Parker led the Sparks with 22 points.