SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Shenise Johnson scored 19 points, Danielle Robinson had 18 and the San Antonio Silver Stars overcame a big game from Candace Parker in an 83-78 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks on Saturday night.
Jia Perkins added 14 points and Danielle Adams had 12 points for San Antonio (1-1), which was swept by Los Angeles in the opening round of last season’s playoffs.
Parker had 27 points and 20 rebounds to lead the Sparks (1-1), who had won three straight against the Silver Stars. Lindsey Harding scored 18 points and Ebony Hoffman had 13.
Parker scored five points during a 7-0 run midway through the fourth quarter that cut San Antonio’s lead to 73-70. The Sparks pulled to 80-78, but the Silver Stars sealed the victory by going 5 for 7 on free throws in the final 30 seconds.
