But ultimate glory was denied as the Lynx worked the ball to Moore, who made a running shot from the free-throw line. The Sparks found themselves trying to chase a deficit while being outrebounded 46-29 and making only two of 18 three-pointers. Fowles contributed 10 rebounds and eight points in the first half and Whalen finished with 17 points and eight assists. Keeping the Sparks at arm’s length throughout, Whalen said, was a testament to the new champions’ grit. “I never worry about this team — our will and our want to win — but certain things didn’t go our way tonight,” Sparks guard Alana Beard said.

Source: Los Angeles Times October 05, 2017 02:28 UTC