Weekend Action: 8/21 - 8/23


Kayla McBride

Kayla McBride of the Stars fought for 13 points as San Antonio stumbled at home Sunday, losing big to the Los Angeles Sparks.

INDIANAPOLIS - AUGUST 23: Epiphanny Prince #10 of the New York Liberty goes for the lay up against the Indiana Fever on August 23, 2015 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and condition of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: 2015 NBAE (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)

Epiphanny Prince drives to the basket Sunday in New York’s one-point loss to Indiana. (Ron Hoskins/NBAE/Getty Images) 

PHOENIX, AZ - AUGUST 23: Maya Moore #23 of the Minnesota Lynx shoots against DeWanna Bonner #24 of the Phoenix Mercury on August 23, 2015 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2015 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)

Maya Moore’s 17 points were not enough in Phoenix on Sunday as the Mercury rolled to a 12-point win. (Barry Gossage/NBAE/Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS - AUGUST 23: Tamika Catchings #24 of the Indiana Fever shoots the ball against the New York Liberty on August 23, 2015 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and condition of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: 2015 NBAE (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)

One thing Tamika Catchings can do…is finger roll.  Catchings and the Fever closed to within one game of the Liberty for the top spot in the East on Sunday. (Ron Hoskins/NBAE/Getty Images)

PHOENIX, AZ - AUGUST 23: DeWanna Bonner #24 of the Phoenix Mercury drives against Renee Montgomery #21 of the Minnesota Lynx on August 23, 2015 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2015 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)

DeWanna Bonner attacks the basket in a Western Conference showdown Sunday. Bonner and the Mercury beat the Lynx at home. (Barry Gossage/NBAE/Getty Images)

Jantel Lavender

Jantel Lavender of the Sparks led her team with 22 points and five blocks as L.A. easily dispatched San Antonio on Sunday.

Cappie Pondexter

Chicago’s Cappie Pondexter had two key baskets in the final minute against the Mystics on Sunday, including this one with 34 seconds left.

Kara Lawson

Washington’s Kara Lawson had 18 points Sunday against the Sky, but her attempted buzzer-beater to tie the score was short.

Candice Parker notched a double-double (26 points, 10 boards) as the Sparks dropped the Mercury on Friday.

Candice Parker notched a double-double (26 points, 10 boards) as the Sparks dropped the Mercury on Friday. (Barry Gossage/NBAE/Getty Images)

Brittney Griner exploded for 20 points but the Mercury lost to Sparks on Friday.

Brittney Griner exploded for 20 points but the Mercury lost to Sparks on Friday. (Barry Gossage/NBAE/Getty Images)

NEW YORK,NY - AUGUST 21: Tina Charles #31 of the New York Liberty backs-up to the basket into triple coverage against the Atlanta Dream at Madison Square Garden on August 21, 2015 in New York, New York NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2015 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Tina Charles (25 points) attracts a lot of attention on the block as the Liberty held serve at home Friday against the Dream. (Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE/Getty Images)

SEATTLE, WA - AUGUST 21: Sue Bird #10 of the Seattle Storm talks to her teammates during a game against the Indiana Fever on August 21, 2015 at Key Arena in Seattle, Washington. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2015 NBAE (Photo by Joshua Huston/NBAE via Getty Images)

Sue Bird holds court with her Storm teammates Friday night. Seattle lost to Indiana 75-63 at home. (Joshua Huston/NBAE/Getty Images)

SEATTLE, WA - AUGUST 21: Jewell Loyd #24 of the Seattle Storm shoots the ball against the Indiana Fever on August 21, 2015 at Key Arena in Seattle, Washington. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2015 NBAE (Photo by Joshua Huston/NBAE via Getty Images)

Jewell Loyd hangs in the air Friday night as she scored a team-high 15 points for the Storm in their home loss to the Fever. (Joshua Huston/NBAE/Getty Images)

NEW YORK,NY - AUGUST 21: Tiffany Hayes #15 of the Atlanta Dream drives baseline for the layup against the New York Liberty at Madison Square Garden on August 21, 2015 in New York, New York NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2015 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Tiffany Hayes led Atlanta with 17 points Friday, but the Dream lost 78-67 to the Liberty on the road. (Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE/Getty Images)

NEW YORK,NY - AUGUST 21: Epiphanny Prince #10 of the New York Liberty looks to pass the ball against the Atlanta Dream at Madison Square Garden on August 21, 2015 in New York, New York NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2015 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Epiphanny Prince surveys the scene Friday night at Madison Square Garden as the Liberty topped the Dream. (Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE/Getty Images)

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Asjha Jones #15 of the Minnesota Lynx shoots the ball against the San Antonio Stars

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Renee Montgomery #21 of the Minnesota Lynx shoots the ball against Dearica Hamby #5 of the San Antonio Stars

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Maya Moore #23 of the Minnesota Lynx shoots the ball against the San Antonio Stars

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Jia Perkins #7 of the San Antonio Stars shoots the ball against the Minnesota Lynx

Clarissa Dos Santos #8 of the Chicago Sky shoots the ball against the Washington Mystics

Clarissa Dos Santos #8 of the Chicago Sky shoots the ball against the Washington Mystics

Elena Delle Donne #11 of the Chicago Sky handles the ball against Emma Meesseman #33 of the Washington Mystics

Elena Delle Donne #11 of the Chicago Sky handles the ball against Emma Meesseman #33 of the Washington Mystics

Emma Meesseman #33 of the Washington Mystics shoots the ball against Jessica Breland #51 of the Chicago Sky

Emma Meesseman #33 of the Washington Mystics shoots the ball against Jessica Breland #51 of the Chicago Sky

Courtney Vandersloot #22 of the Chicago Sky drives to the basket against the Washington Mystics

Courtney Vandersloot #22 of the Chicago Sky drives to the basket against the Washington Mystics

Elena Delle Donne #11 of the Chicago Sky shoots the ball against the Washington Mystics

Elena Delle Donne #11 of the Chicago Sky shoots the ball against the Washington Mystics

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