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Leslie, Parker lead Sparks over Silver Stars
Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - Lisa Leslie had a team-high 18 points and 12 rebounds as the Los Angeles Sparks rallied to clip the San Antonio Silver Stars, 58-53.
Candace Parker added 17 points and 15 boards for the Sparks, who have won three in a row. Los Angeles also pulled within two games of San Antonio for first place in the Western Conference, as the Silver Stars also fell into a tie with Seattle.
Shannon Bobbitt chipped in 10 points for LA, which outscored San Antonio 23-12 in the fourth quarter.
Becky Hammon led the Silver Stars with 17 points and seven assists, while Ann Wauters finished with 13 points.
San Antonio had a two-game win streak snapped.
08/31 02:00:10 ET