WNBA Sunday’s games

Sparks 74, Dream 55

ATLANTA — Lisa Leslie had 14 points and 10 rebounds and Candace Parker followed up her record-breaking rookie debut with 12 points to lead Los Angeles. Parker, who set a WNBA record with 34 points against the Phoenix Mercury in her first game, also had seven rebounds and six assists. DeLisha Milton-Jones had 15 points for the Sparks.

Mystics 69, Comets 66

WASHINGTON — Alana Beard hit two free throws with 2.1 seconds remaining as the Mystics won their home opener with a victory over the Comets. Coco Miller’s steal and layup with 22 seconds left gave Washington the lead at 67-66. Beard led the Mystics (1-2) with 16 points and Miller scored 10 off the bench. Fellow reserve Laurie Koehn added 12 points on four 3-pointers. Tina Thompson paced the Comets (0-2) with 17 points and Tamecka Dixon added 10 points, but she missed a 3-pointer from the right wing at the buzzer that would have forced overtime.

Shock 72, Liberty 62

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Plenette Pierson scored 25 points and Deanna Nolan added 14 to help the Shock beat the Liberty. Detroit improved to 3-0 at home despite only having one starter reach double figures. Kara Braxton added 11 off the bench. Lisa Willis led New York with 12 points, but starters Loree Moore, Erin Thorn and Janel McCarville combined for only two on 1-of-12 shooting.

Associated Press