Whitmore, Dixon Help Edge Liberty
From Times Staff Reports
Tamika Whitmore had 11 points and seven rebounds to lead the Sparks to a 69-62 victory over the New York Liberty in their final exhibition game on Saturday in front of 11,180 at Madison Square Garden.
Tamecka Dixon had 12 points, and Mwadi Mabika had 10 for the Sparks, who took a 41-21 halftime lead and had to hold on, with Dixon scoring their last five points at the free-throw line.
Becky Hammon led the Liberty and all scorers with 16 points, and Bethany Donaphin had 14.
The Sparks open the WNBA regular season Saturday night at Seattle.
From Times Staff Reports