Milton-Jones, Parker lead Sparks past Liberty
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}DeLisha Milton-Jones scored 27 points and had a key late steal to help the Los Angeles Sparks beat the New York Liberty 96-91 on Tuesday night.
Candace Parker had 21 points and 13 rebounds to hlep the Sparks (4-1) win their third straight. Kristi Toliver added 16 points and Tina Thompson added 14 and a key block in the final minute.
The game was on the anniversary of the WNBA's inaugural contest in 1997 featuring the two teams.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Cappie Pondexter scored 22 points for New York (2-4), which has lost four straight.
After a steal by Milton-Jones, Parker's layup with 29 seconds gave the Sparks a 94-91 lead.
The Liberty had two looks at tying it but Powell missed a 3 and the Sidney Spencer's shot was blocked by Thompson.
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