LA Sparks win playoff opener against Mercury

Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike (30) is fouled by Phoenix Mercury’s Emma Cannon (10) and Brittany Griner (42), during the second quarter of the WNBA semifinals, at the Staples Center. Los Angeles Calif., Tuesday, September 12, 2017. (Photo by Stephen Carr/SCNG)Los Angeles Sparks guard Chelsea Gray (12) drives to the basket and is fouled by Phoenix Mercury’s Leilani Mitchell (5), during the first quarter of the WNBA semifinals, at the Staples Center. Los Angeles Calif., Tues