A Midsummer Classic: How the West Prevailed

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A Midsummer Classic: How the West Prevailed

By Tracy Jusay: SPM NY Writer: July 26, 2009

UNCASVILLE, Conn. - Shoot first, worry about defense later. That was one key theme of the WNBA’s Ninth All-Star Game at the Mohegan Sun Arena Saturday afternoon. The flurry of offense meant many new names atop the lists of the WNBA record books. --READ MORE --

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All-Star Game Pre-Game and Skills Competition Photo Gallery

2009 WNBA All-Star Game Pre-Game and Skills Competition Photo Gallery

By Mike D'Avino: SPM Managing Editor: July 26, 2009

The team of Sophia Young, Charde Houston and Cappie Pondexter won the Skills Challenge with a time of 34.8 seconds.

Becky Hammon sank 16 three-pointers in the final round of the Three-Point Competition to defeat Sue Bird and Katie Smith who each netted 12.

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All-Star Game Fans, Fun and More Photo Gallery

2009 WNBA All-Star Game Fans, Fun and More Photo Gallery

By Mike D'Avino: SPM Managing Editor: July 26, 2009

Various photos of fans, festivities that took place along with some minor game action.

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2009 WNBA All-Star Game Photo Gallery

2009 WNBA All-Star Game Photo Gallery

By Larry Morgenweck:

Swin Cash scored a game-high 22 points and Nicole Powell came of the bench to add 21 as the West All-Stars defeated the East All-Stars 130-188. The Chicago Sky tandem of Sylvia Fowles and Jia Perkins paced the East by netting a combined 33 points.

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