Phoenix Mercury guard Alexis Gray-Lawson, right, puts up a shot as Los Angeles Sparks forward DeLisha Milton-Jones defends during the first half of a WNBA basketball game, Friday, June 8, 2012, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike reacts during the first half of a WNBA basketball game against the Phoenix Mercury, Friday, June 8, 2012, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Phoenix Mercury center Avery Warley, center, puts up a shot as Los Angeles Sparks center Jantel Lavender, left, and guard Kristi Toliver defend during the first half of their WNBA basketball game, Friday, June 8, 2012, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike, left, puts up a shot as Phoenix Mercury guard DeWanna Bonner defends during the first half of their WNBA basketball game, Friday, June 8, 2012, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Los Angeles Sparks forward Candace Parker, left, tries to pass the ball as Phoenix Mercury forward Charde Houston defends during the second half of their WNBA basketball game, Friday, June 8, 2012, in Los Angeles. The Sparks won 90-74. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

FILE - In this June 8, 2012, file photo, Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike reacts during the first half of a WNBA basketball game against the Phoenix Mercury, in Los Angeles. Ogwumike's amazing rookie year is about to take the big stage. The Sparks forward, who was leading Stanford to the Final Four earlier this year, will get even more exposure when the Sparks return to the WNBA playoffs starting Thursday. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)