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Candace Parker, Chelsea Gray lead Sparks to win over Fever

Sparks forward Candace Parker goes for a layup around Indiana Fever forward Stephanie Mavunga.
Sparks forward Candace Parker goes for a layup around Indiana Fever forward Stephanie Mavunga during the second half on Wednesday in Bradenton, Fla.
(Chris O’Meara / Associated Press)
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Candace Parker had 18 points and 11 rebounds, Chelsea Gray scored 16 points, and the Los Angeles Sparks beat the Indiana Fever 86-75 on Wednesday night.

Riquna Williams added 13 points for the Sparks (3-2).

Kelsey Mitchell led Indiana (2-3) with 24 points, Candice Dupree scored 16 and Teaira McCowan 13.

Gray converted a three-point play to give Los Angeles the lead for good at 10-7. The Sparks used a 10-0 run to take an 18-point lead midway through the third quarter and led by as many as 21.

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L.A.’s Nneka Ogwumike left the game with a minor hamstring injury. She had four points and two rebounds in 13 minutes.

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