http://assets.espn.go.com/i/tvlistings/tv_espn_original.gif en-us 10 ESPN Inc. http://espn.go.com/ Copyright 2010 ESPN Inc. Balance and stalwart defense helped ease the Monarchs into their second straight WNBA Finals, where they'll meet either Detroit or Connecticut.]]> August 26, 2006 19:44:29 PDT Lisa Leslie continued her dismal series with another subpar effort Saturday, finishing with 10 points on 4-for-15 shooting as L.A. was eliminated in the West finals.]]> August 26, 2006 19:12:34 PDT So what if the Sparks have had just one day's rest? Their 3-0 mark vs. Sacramento this season gives them plenty of momentum entering the West finals.]]> August 23, 2006 10:47:10 PDT Though Chamique Holdsclaw didn't step on the court in the Sparks' Game 3 victory over Seattle on Tuesday, coach Joe Bryant said the Los Angeles forward was healthy enough to play.]]> August 23, 2006 09:45:47 PDT She's the smallest player on the court. But 5-foot, 3-inch Temeka Johnson came up big to lead the Sparks to their first West finals in three years.]]> August 22, 2006 19:09:45 PDT Lisa Leslie might have her name on the court at Staples Center. But if Seattle upsets Leslie's Sparks, Lauren Jackson is going to have to dominate Game 3.]]> August 21, 2006 14:03:30 PDT Sue Bird's nose is not broken and she will be in the lineup Tuesday for Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals, the Storm point guard told WNBA.com on Monday.]]> August 21, 2006 10:36:08 PDT Mwadi Mabika's 17 points -- twice her regular-season average -- helped lead the Sparks past the Storm to force Game 3 in the Western Conference semifinals.]]> August 20, 2006 16:00:38 PDT With a new coach, a rejuvenated Lisa Leslie and a renewed hunger, the Sparks are ready to recapture the crown.]]> August 14, 2006 04:43:39 PDT