SPM's 2008 WNBA Game Articles

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Sun Take It To The Lynx Yet Again

Sun Take It To The Lynx Yet Again
By Lisa Steele: SPM MN Writer: Jun. 11, 2008
MINNEAPOLIS- It was the battle of the division leaders Tuesday night at the Target Center in Minneapolis. The Western Conference-leading Minnesota Lynx were taking on the Eastern Conference-leading Connecticut Sun -- READ NORE --
http://www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmarticles/sun-take-it-to-the-lynx-y.shtml

 

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Shock Doesn't Kill Sparks

Shock Doesn't Kill Sparks
By Linda Edwards: SPM CA Writer: Jun. 12, 2008
LOS ANGELES - The night before at Staples Center it was the Los Angeles Lakers scratching and clawing to hang on in the fourth quarter to finish off their Eastern Conference rivals. -- READ MORE --
http://www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmarticles/shock-doesnt-kill-sparks.shtml

 

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Seattle Defeats Phoenix, Stay Perfect At Home

Seattle Defeats Phoenix, Stay Perfect At Home

By Brady Martin: SPM WA Writer: Jun. 12, 2008

SEATTLE – Another home game, another win. The Seattle Storm held off the Phoenix Mercury 83-77 in front of 7,483 fans at KeyArena on Wednesday evening. -- READ MORE --

http://www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmarticles/seattle-defeats-phoenix-s.shtml

 

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Sky Mystified By Beard, Washington

Sky Mystified By Beard, Washington

By Jim Niendorff: SPM IL Writer: Jun. 14, 2008

CHICAGO - In a game that was essentially a slugfest for the first 38 minutes, it was the Washington Mystics’ Alana Beard who delivered the knockout blows in a 64-57 win against the Chicago Sky -- READ MORE --

http://www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmarticles/sky-mystified-by-beard-wa.shtml

 

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Comets Claim Victory Over Storm

Comets Claim Victory Over Storm

By Peggy Walton: SPM TX Writer: Jun. 15, 2008

HOUSTON - The Houston Comets held on for their second win of the season, defeating the Seattle Storm 68-60 Saturday in front of 7,203 fans. -- READ MORE --

http://www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmarticles/comets-claim-victory-over.shtml

 

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Liberty Outlast Lynx In Final Seconds

Liberty Outlast Lynx In Final Seconds

By Tracy Jusay: SPM NY Writer: Jun. 15, 2008

NEW YORK- Returning home from their first road win, the New York Liberty had a second chance to rise above the .500 mark for the first time this season. -- READ MORE --

http://www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmarticles/liberty-outlasts-lynx-in-.shtml

 

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Detroit Dominant In Finals Rematch With Phoenix

Detroit Dominant In Finals Rematch With Phoenix

By Janet Webster: Arizona Sports Writer: Jun. 15, 2008

PHOENIX - The defending WNBA Champion Phoenix Mercury were looking to repeat their success in their first rematch of the season against their 2007 Finals opponent Detroit Shock. The Shock had other plans, executed to near perfection in their 89-79 victory over the Mercury on Saturday. -- READ MORE --

http://www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmarticles/detroit-dominant-in-final.shtml

 

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Storm Lose Third Consecutive Game

Storm Lose Third Consecutive Game

By Brady Martin SPM WA Writer: Jun. 17, 2008

The 'Perfect' Storm is perfect no longer, at least not at home. Taking advantage of numerous second chances, the visiting Connecticut Sun sent the Seattle Storm to its third consecutive loss -- READ MORE --

http://www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmarticles/storm-lose-third-consecut.shtml

 

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Fever Continue Home Dominance Over Liberty

Fever Continue Home Dominance Over Liberty

By Michael O'Neill: SPM IN Writer: Jun. 18, 2008

INDIANAPOLIS - While the Fever were back home again in Conseco Fieldhouse, the visiting New York Liberty were once again wishing they were anywhere but Indiana. -- READ MORE --

http://www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmarticles/fever-continue-home-domin.shtml

 

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Sparks Light Up The Sky

Sparks Light Up The Sky

By Linda Edwards: SPM CA Writer: Jun. 19, 2008

LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Sparks overpowered the visiting Chicago Sky Wednesday night at Staples Center, 80-67, showcasing the abilities that prompted league general managers to name them the preseason favorites for the WNBA title this season. -- READ MORE --

http://www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmarticles/sparks-light-up-the-sky.shtml

 

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Washington Mystifies the Houston Comets

Washington Mystifies the Houston Comets

By Jennifer M Korenek: SPM TX Writer: Jun. 19, 2008

HOUSTON, TX — Coming off a two-game winning streak, the Houston Comets (3-8) orbited the Reliant Arena with hopes of a third straight victory against the Washington Mystics (4-7) on Wednesday evening. But it was Washington, with three players scoring in double figures, that can boast three's company, as they left an announced crowd of 7,054 -- READ MORE --

http://www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmarticles/washington-mystifies-the-.shtml

 

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Silver Stars Show Dream No Mercy

Silver Stars Show Dream No Mercy

By James Bowman: SPM GA Writer: June 19, 2008

ATLANTA - After a night in Houston when Betty Lennox and Ivory Latta could get no help from their teammates, the shoe was on the other foot, with the bench providing the bulk of the points in the Atlanta Dream’s 81-66 loss to the visiting San Antonio Silver Stars. -- READ MORE --

http://www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmarticles/silver-stars-show-dream-n.shtml

 

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Mercury Rise Over The Sun

Mercury Rise Over The Sun

By Janet Webster: SPM AZ Writer: Jun. 19, 2008

PHOENIX - Mercury guard Diana Taurasi probably said it best when she addressed an enthusiastic crowd of 4,478 after the game: “I think that looked like last year, don’t you?” -- READ MORE --

http://www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmarticles/mercury-rise-over-the-sun.shtml

 

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Storm Ride Defense To Snap Losing Streak

Storm Ride Defense To Snap Losing Streak

By Brady Martin: SPM WA Writer: Jun. 21, 2008

Using a 16-0 run in the fourth quarter, the Seattle Storm snapped a three-game losing streak, defeating the Indiana Fever 78-70 in front of 7,393 fans at KeyArena on Friday night. -- READ MORE --

http://www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmarticles/storm-ride-defense-to-sna.shtml

 

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Mystics Win Third Straight, But Remain Unsatisfied

Mystics Win Third Straight, But Remain Unsatisfied

By Susan LaBombard: SPM DC Writer: Jun. 21, 2008

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Mystics (5-7) overcame what head coach Tree Rollins described as a “sluggish” start to beat the struggling Atlanta Dream (0-12), 72-61, for their third straight win Friday night. -- READ MORE --

http://www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmarticles/mystics-win-third-straigh.shtml

 

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Career Game For Latta As Dream Lose 13th Straight

Career Game For Latta As Dream Lose 13th Straight

By James Bowman: SPM GA Writer: Jun. 23, 2008

ATLANTA – A crowd of 7,865, hoping against hope that Sunday would be the day when their new expansion WNBA team’s losing streak would come to an end, could only take solace in Ivory Latta’s career-high 26-point game as the Atlanta Dream lost to the visiting Detroit Shock 97-76. -- READ MORE --

http://www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmarticles/career-game-for-latta-as-.shtml

 

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Sun End Losing Streak With Home Win Over Shock

Sun End Losing Streak With Home Win Over Shock

By Ann K. Miller: SPM CT Writer: Jun. 25, 2008

UNCASVILLE, CT. - On Tuesday night, the Connecticut Sun did something they had not been able to do all last season – beat the Detroit Shock. They did so convincingly, 85-68, in front of 7,501 very happy Sun fans. -- READ MORE --

http://www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmarticles/sun-end-losing-streak-wit.shtml

 

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Comets Winning Streak Continues

Comets Winning Streak Continues
By Peggy Walton: SPM TX Writer: Jun. 29, 2008
http://www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmarticles/comets-winning-streak-con.shtml

 

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Balanced Attack Leads To Seattle Win

Balanced Attack Leads To Seattle Win

By Brady Martin: SPM WA Writer: Jun. 30, 2008

Sparked by point guard Sue Bird, the Seattle Storm jumped out to an early lead against the visiting Washington Mystics and never gave it up, cruising to a 64-49 victory in front of 7,965 fans at KeyArena on Sunday night.. -- READ MORE --

http://www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmarticles/balanced-attack-leads-to--2.shtml

 

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Mercury Drops Sun

Mercury Drops Sun

By Ann K. Miller: SPM CT Writer: Jun. 30, 2008

UNCASVILLE, Conn. - The Connecticut Sun hosted the Phoenix Mercury Sunday at Mohegan Sun arena in a game that every Connecticut fan had been waiting for -- the annual return of former UConn Husky -- READ MORE --

http://www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmarticles/mercury-drops-sun.shtml

 

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Detroit Wins At Palace Again; Secures Position Over Connecticut

Detroit Wins At Palace Again; Secures Position Over Connecticut

By Tom Valenti: SPM MI Writer: Jul. 8, 2008

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. - The Connecticut Sun came into the Palace Tuesday night having lost to the Detroit Shock in the teams' previous seven-straight meetings. -- READ MORE --

http://www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmarticles/detroit-wins-at-palace-ag.shtml

 

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Wauters Powers Silver Stars To Sixth Straight Win

Wauters Powers Silver Stars To Sixth Straight Win

By Jim Niendorff: SPM IL Writer: Jul. 11, 2008

CHICAGO - The San Antonio Silver Stars’ Ann Wauters put on a gold-star performance in front of 3,040 fans in Chicago Thursday night. -- READ MORE --

http://www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmarticles/wauters-powers-silver-sta.shtml

 

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Liberty Give Detroit Fourth Quarter Shock Treatment

Liberty Give Detroit Fourth Quarter Shock Treatment

By Tracy Jusay: SPM NY Writer: Jul. 13, 2008

NEW YORK- Returning home after a five-game road trip, the New York Liberty showed perseverance and character, rallying from an 18-point deficit to defeat the Detroit Shock -- READ MORE --

http://www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmarticles/liberty-give-detroit-four.shtml

 

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Sparks Rebound And Celebrate Over San Antonio

Sparks Rebound And Celebrate Over San Antonio

By Linda Edwards: SPM CA Writer: July 15, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - The Los Angeles Sparks earned a desperately-needed victory over Western Conference-leading San Antonio Monday, 75-62, at Staples Center -- READ MORE ---

http://www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmarticles/sparks-rebound-and-celebr.shtml

 

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Mercury Start Strong But Fizzle

Mercury Start Strong But Fizzle

By Janet Webster: SPM AZ Writer: Jul. 16, 2008

PHOENIX - The Phoenix Mercury were able to overcome one nemesis on Tuesday night but they weren’t able to overcome the one that counts, losing. Their opponent, the San Antonio Silver Stars -- READ MORE --

http://www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmarticles/mercury-start-strong-but-.shtml

 

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Liberty Defense And Depth Overpower Mystics

Liberty Defense And Depth Overpower Mystics

By Tracy Jusay: SPM NY Writer: July 18, 2008

NEW YORK - From top to bottom of the roster, it is clear the New York Liberty have depth. With 45 points off their bench, the Liberty defeated the Washington Mystics 77-56 on Thursday night -- READ MORE --

http://www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmarticles/liberty-defense-and-depth.shtml

 

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Sky Overcome Injuries, Eclipse Sun

Sky Overcome Injuries, Eclipse Sun

By Jim Niendorff: SPM IL Writer: Jul. 19, 2008

CHICAGO- The Chicago Sky’s win Friday night against the Connecticut Sun was a case of filling in the blanks. -- READ MORE --

http://www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmarticles/sky-overcome-injuries-ecl.shtml

 

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Seattle Storms Back To Beat Fever For Seventh Straight Win

Seattle Storms Back To Beat Fever For Seventh Straight Win

By Michael O'Neill: SPM IN Writer: Jul. 19, 2008

INDIANAPOLIS - The Seattle Storm used a strong fourth quarter, as well as a dominating rebounding performance to their advantage, racking up 11 second-chance points on their way to a 65-59 win over the Indiana Fever. It was the Storm’s seventh straight win -- READ MORE --

http://www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmarticles/seattle-storms-back-beati.shtml

 

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Snow Blankets Los Angeles With Houston Victory

Snow Blankets Los Angeles With Houston Victory

By Peggy Walton: SPM TX Writer: Jul. 20, 2008

HOUSTON, Texas - The fans came out in record numbers Saturday night. Some came to see the Houston Comets, some came to see the league’s phenomenal rookie, Candace Parker -- READ MORE --

http://www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmarticles/snow-blankets-los-angeles.shtml

 

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Fight Breaks Out At Palace As Shock Drop Second Straight at Home

Fight Breaks Out At Palace As Shock Drop Second Straight at Home

By Tom Valenti: SPM MI Writer: Jul. 23, 2008

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. - The Los Angeles Sparks came into the Palace Tuesday night determined to end their five-game road losing streak. They did just that, literally taking down the Shock 84-81. -- READ MORE --

http://www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmarticles/fight-breaks-out-at-palac.shtml