With the 2016 WNBA Finals shifting to the West Coast and the series knotted at 1-1, both teams held a practice day at the Galen Center, USC’s homecourt, with the Sparks’ home Staples Center floor being inserted there for Game 3. Before getting some work in, the Sparks hosted a #WatchMeWork clinic for young fans and players, with a big surprise in store…

The @MinnesotaLynx just don't miss! #WNBAFinals https://t.co/f5eYRuOYvO

— WNBA (@WNBA) October 13, 2016

The @minnesotalynx getting ready for practice. #WNBAFinals pic.twitter.com/sp3GxIKUl5

— WNBA (@WNBA) October 13, 2016

Maya gearing up for practice in LA. #WNBAFinals continue Friday night with Game 3 on ESPN2️⃣! pic.twitter.com/K94ZLJ1zk5

— WNBA (@WNBA) October 13, 2016

If it comes down to a 1-point game in the final 5 minutes what do you like about your team?
@Nnemkadi30: poise.. [⏸] Poise. pic.twitter.com/CTLsKC9Jwd

— WNBA (@WNBA) October 13, 2016

…we could be here all day waiting for a miss…. @Candace_Parker tuning up at #WNBAFinals practice. Game 3 Friday 9et ESPN✌?️ pic.twitter.com/NnbtV3bptM

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Happy birthday Ann! ???? https://t.co/etXXUWC8os

— WNBA (@WNBA) October 13, 2016

The @LA_Sparks getting some hometown love before they help run a #WatchMeWork clinic… https://t.co/lpUoDPSLHP by #WNBA via @c0nvey

— Women's Basketball -DAILY- (@WBBDaily) October 13, 2016

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The @LA_Sparks stretching out before practice. #WNBAFinals pic.twitter.com/aT2SaEbFy6

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….when the MVP surprises the whole squad with tickets to game 3 of the #WNBAFinals! #WNBACares https://t.co/MgyeU8nKi5

— WNBA (@WNBA) October 13, 2016

Team photo with the @LA_Sparks and @186thSt school after a great #WatchMeWork clinic presented by @Spalding. pic.twitter.com/YDGMrsOfNL

— WNBA (@WNBA) October 13, 2016

.@AlanaBeard20 and her team cranked it up to 11 at the #WatchMeWork clinic! They're ready to play! #WNBACares https://t.co/IEcjZFe0xv

— WNBA (@WNBA) October 13, 2016

Reigning MVP @Nnemkadi30 introduces 2-time MVP @Candace_Parker at the @jrnba clinic! #AwkwardWave #WNBACares https://t.co/rS9osfhCFP

— WNBA (@WNBA) October 13, 2016

The Staples Center court on the Galen Center floor. Welcome to the site of Game 3 of the WNBA finals (Friday night). pic.twitter.com/HHz5Cw35I5

— Jesse Dougherty (@dougherty_jesse) October 13, 2016

Our COO @JayParry and some @LA_Sparks get the @jrnba clinic going! #WNBACares pic.twitter.com/vgWQYf6LmZ

— WNBA (@WNBA) October 13, 2016

The @LA_Sparks getting some hometown love before they help run a #WatchMeWork clinic. #WNBACares https://t.co/tRnTU6uLd5

— WNBA (@WNBA) October 13, 2016