Up next for the Sparks: Saturday vs. New York Liberty
When: 7:30.
Where: Staples Center.
On the air: NBA TV, TWC 101.
Records: Sparks 18-6, Liberty 9-13.
Record vs. Liberty (2011): 1-1.
Update: In Thursday’s 101-77 win over San Antonio, the Sparks ended the Silver Stars’ 12 game win streak while extending theirs to eight. The Sparks have clinched a playoff spot and are only one game behind Minnesota, which is first place in the Western Conference and has the best record in the league. The Sparks will play New York in the last game of a three-game homestand before starting a five-game trip. The Liberty is in fourth place in the Eastern Conference. The Liberty is led by Cappie Pondexter, who is averaging 20.8 points, four rebounds and four assists a game.
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