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Los Angeles Sparks Trophy Presentation | 2016 WNBA Finals

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October 21, 2016

The Los Angeles Sparks are your 2016 WNBA World Champions; their third title in franchise history. The Sparks took down the defending champion Minnesota Lynx on their home court 77-76. Lead by Candace Parker who finished the game with 28 points 12 rebounds and 3 steals, winning her first WNBA title.

Candace Parker Career Highlights! (Video)

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October 20, 2016

Candace Parker is one of the most decorated women’s basketball players in the world. She led the Tennessee Lady Vols to back to back national championships and was the first overall pick in the 2008 WNBA Draft. Parker has won two WNBA Most Valuable Player Awards, the WNBA Rookie of the Year Award, WNBA All-Star Game MVP (2013), and two Olympic gold medals. She has also been selected to six All-WNBA teams and three All-Star teams. However, Parker has yet to win a WNBA title and tonight, for the first time in her eight year career, she has a shot to finally call herself a WNBA World Champion. The Los Angeles Sparks take on Minnesota Lynx at 8pm ET on ESPN2.

Sparks Back-to-Back Flashback (Video)

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October 20, 2016

Game 5 of the WNBA Finals is tonight as the LA Sparks are on the road to take on the defending champion Minnesota Lynx. With the series tied at 2 games a piece, the Lynx will attempt to be the first team since the LA Sparks to win back-to-back titles. The Sparks won titles in 2001 and 2002 but fell short to the Detroit Shock in 2003. Tune into ESPN 2 at 8pm ET to see if Candace Parker will finally win an elusive WNBA title or will the Lynx repeat as champions. Meanwhile, check out some highlights from the LA Sparks back-to-back WNBA titles.