Sparks’ marathon plan is intact after win over Mercury
LA TimesHours before the Sparks opened their season Saturday, head coach Derek Fisher was asked how he would define success for the season opener against the Phoenix Mercury. “Every game counts, but we have a responsibility to our players not to put them in danger,” Fisher said before the Sparks’ 99-76 win in Bradenton, Fla., on Saturday. … The success we hope to have this year, a lot of it revolves around Candace’s versatility on both ends.” Sports Nneka Ogwumike leads Sparks’ rout of Mercury in season opener Forward Nneka Ogwumike made all eight of her shots to lead six Sparks in double figures with 21 points in a 99-76 win over the Phoenix Mercury. I don’t recover as fast.” With teams often playing on one day’s rest during the shortened regular season, quick recovery will be a challenge for the Sparks. “I’m healthy, I’m having fun.” As the season progresses, Fisher said the team and staff must “develop a level of mental discipline” so they can manage minutes for key players each game.
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