Behind 19 and 14 from a rejuvenated Lisa Leslie, the Sparks beat Houston and stayed in the playoff hunt.

But the big story came after the game, when a brawl nearly erupted after Tina Thompson sent Laura Macchi to the floor on the final play.

Mike Terry's report:

By the time it was over, players from both teams had exchanged shoves, fists were raised, Bryant and Houston Coach Van Chancellor exchanged harsh words and reportedly even Spark owner Johnny Buss joined the dispute on the court.