Sparks beat Lynx for 9th straight home win

Minnesota Lynx center Sylvia Fowles, left, fouls Sparks forward Candace Parker during the second half of their WNBA game on Tuesday night at Staples Center. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Minnesota Lynx guard Odyssey Sims blocks a shot by Sparks guard Alana Beard during the second half of their WNBA game on Tuesday night at Staples Center. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)SoundThe gallery will resume insecondsSparks forward Chiney Ogwumike, back, fouls Minnesota Lynx center Temi Fagbenle during the first half