The Silver Stars hung with the visiting Sparks for three quarters, but fell apart in the fourth, unable to match L.A. in the paint.

Leslie tallied 20, Mwadi Mabika, Holdsclaw and VJ sixteen apiece. Mwadi hit four of six attempted treys, then hit Kendra Wecker in the head; June Courteau showed her the door.

It was the Sparks' second road game in two nights. "We were very tired," Leslie explained.