Photo Gallery - Los Angeles 70, Storm 63 (Game 1)
Australian National Teammates Suzy Batkovic-Brown and Kristi Harrower stretch in front of the WNBA Playoffs logo.
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Sue Bird and Lisa Leslie shake hands at the pregame captains' meeting.
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Swin Cash led the Storm with 24 points, making 8-of-9 at the free throw line.
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Janell Burse looks to make a move on Candace Parker in the post.
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Batkovic-Brown, who scored 16 points and grabbed seven rebounds off the bench, battles Lisa Leslie for position.
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Sparks defenders contest Sue Bird's runner in the paint.
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Tanisha Wright is fouled by Leslie as she attacks the basket.
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Burse contests's Leslie's turnaround jumper.
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NBA stars Ron Artest (left) and Dwight Howard took in the action at the STAPLES Center.
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