As expected, the Sparks crushed the Liberty in L.A. A late run by New York's starters against the Los Angeles bench made the final score look respectable. Official attendance-- on a Tuesday night-- topped 10K.

The Sparks now depart for a 21-day road trip while their Staples Center hosts a circus. Sparks-haters should remember that it's good for the league when L.A. and/or New York do well, and New York, this year... not so much.