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LOS ANGELES -- Candace Parker watched video of herself in every game the Sparks played against Minnesota this season.She didnt like what she saw.Parker brought a different mentality into Game 3 of the WNBA Finals, leading an aggressive charge from the opening tip in the Sparks 92-75 victory Friday night that put the franchise on the brink of its first championship since 2002.That was a product of me being non-existent in every game we played Minnesota this year, Parker said.She scored 24 points, Nneka Ogwumike added 21 and the Sparks took a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five series.Weve worked too hard to get to this point and just be there, Parker said. We had a game plan of just going to the basket and being aggressive.The Sparks can close out the Lynx with a victory in Game 4 on Sunday.Los Angeles built a 22-point advantage in the opening quarter when it shot 60 percent in the game played at Galen Center on the Southern California campus, down the street from their home court at Staples Center.Its all on the want to of Nneka Ogwumike and Candace Parker to start the game. Their want-to was on `10, Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve said. Im not sure what we were expecting when we started the game but it wasnt that.Parker and Ogwumike were especially devastating in a 2 1/2-minute sequence in the first. They combined to score 12 straight points with Ogwumike hitting consecutive 3-pointers and Los Angeles taking a 21-6 lead.I didnt see it coming, a clearly peeved Reeve said. They won the persistency battle. We didnt rise to the occasion. We were soft, we were feeble.Rebekkah Brunson and Sylvia Fowles led Minnesota with 14 points each. Lindsay Whalen added 11, and Maya Moore had nine points and seven rebounds. The Lynx had 13 turnovers.Theyre extremely good converting those turnovers into points, Moore said. If you give that much of a lead to a great team, its going to be really hard to come back.The Lynx cut the deficit to 48-40 at halftime, outscoring the Sparks 10-0 to end the second.Youre not going to sustain that, Sparks coach Brian Agler said about his teams initial intensity, but I also think a lot of that had to do with Minnesota. They experimented there for a while and finally got a group that was working.It didnt last long.With their former and current league MVPs leading the way, the Sparks dominated inside. Parker and Ogwumike helped Los Angeles to a 52-32 advantage in the paint.Parker and Ogwumike had nine rebounds each, helping the Sparks to a 29-24 edge on the boards.Essence Carson added 16 points, and Alana Beard finished with 15 for Los Angeles.The Lynx made a run in the fourth quarter, outscoring the Sparks 11-2 to close to 81-71. Los Angeles answered with eight straight points to go up 89-71. Parker hit a layup and fed Ogwumike on a fast-break sandwiched around baskets by Beard.We just didnt have enough consecutive possessions on both sides of the ball to create enough of a run, Moore said.Minnesota is seeking its fourth title in six years. The Lynx evened the series with a 19-point victory in Game 2 on their home court.ALL-WNBALeague MVP Ogwumike was the only unanimous pick for the all-WNBA first team, receiving 39 first-place votes and 195 points from the media panel.New York center Tina Charles was second with 38 first-team votes and 193 points. Guards Maya Moore of Minnesota and Sue Bird of Seattle, and forward Elena Delle Donne completed the first team.Forwards Angel McCoughtry of Atlanta and Breanna Stewart of Seattle were selected to the second team along with guards Diana Taurasi of Phoenix and Jewell Loyd of Seattle, and center Fowles.PURPLE ONELynx F Natasha Howard scored six points, but made a bigger statement with footwear. She sported the purple symbol associated with the late singer Prince on her white shoes.McCARVILLE INJURYLynx F-C Janel McCarville hurt her back and didnt return.UP NEXTGame 4 is Sunday night at Staples Center. Air Max 90 Discount . Batiste, who briefly signed with the Eskimos in 2006, has spent time with several NFL teams including the Pittsburgh Steelers and Washington Redskins. Cheap Air Max China Wholesale . 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Any rankings cited in this column come from our ESPN Fantasy staff ranks.?Teams on bye this week: Falcons, Broncos, Jets, Chargers.Refresh often for the latest information.Ruled out before SundayDE Cameron Heyward (pectoral), C Mike Pouncey (hip), RB DeAngelo Williams (knee), WR Markus Wheaton (shoulder), S Barry Church (forearm), RB Jacquizz Rodgers (foot), WR Jeremy Maclin (groin), TE Rob Gronkowski (chest), WR Chris Hogan (back), DE Michael Bennett (knee)Early games, 1 p.m. ET (eight scheduled)WR Robert Woods (foot, questionable) -- active LB C.J. Mosley (thigh, questionable) -- active WR Dez Bryant (back, questionable) -- active DE Ezekiel Ansah (ankle, questionable) -- active RB Theo Riddick (ankle, questionable) -- active CB Marcus Peters (hip, questionable) -- inactive LB Justin Houston (knee, questionable) -- active LB Derrick Johnson (hamstring, questionable) -- active LB Deone Bucannon (ankle, questionable) -- active CB Tyrann Mathieu (shoulder, questionable) -- inactive WR Eddie Royal (toe, questionable) -- activeLate games, 4:05 and 4:25 p.m. ET (three scheduled)WR Jarvis Landry (shoulder, questionable) -- active WR Kenny Stills (calf, questionable) -- active DE Robert Quinn (illness, questionable) -- active RB Todd Gurley (thigh, questionable) -- active TE Martellus Bennett (ankle, questionable) -- active WR Julian Edelman (foot, questionable) -- active TE Zach Ertz (hamstring, questionable) -- active WR Jordan Matthews (back, questionable) -- activeSunday night game, 8:30 ETLB Clay Matthews (hamstring, questionable) -- active WR DeSean Jackson (shoulder, questionable) -- activeUpdates/analysis (most recent first)Dion Lewis (3:05 p.m.): With both Rob Gronkowski and Chris Hogan out for the Patriots, theres a need for more offensive weapons in the New England offense. Thats good timing for Lewis to finally be ready to make his 2016 debut for the team.Torrey Smith (3 p.m.): The 49ers wide receiver is inactive today because of an injured shoulder, and will be missing the first game in his NFL career.Miami Dolphins (2:45 p.m.): While both of their questionable wide receivers (Jarvis Landry, Kenny Stills) are active today, Miami will be without Mario Williams, Nick Williams and Jelani Jenkins on the defensive side of the ball.Los Angeles Rams (2:40 p.m.): Good news on both sides of the ball for the Rams, as both DE Robert Quinn and C Tim Barnes will be active for this afternoons contest.ddddddddddddhicago Bears (11:55 a.m.): NT Eddie Goldman is inactive against the Giants this afternoon. With Will Sutton (ankle) having been placed on injured reserve earlier this week, Eli Manning should face a much weaker pass rush than expected.?Minnesota Vikings (11:50 a.m.) As Ben Goessling of ESPNs NFL Nation notes, the trio of Marcus Sherels, Captain Munnerlyn and Eric Kendricks are all active today for the team, providing this defense with more depth than theyve had in quite some time.?Detroit Lions (11:45 a.m.): Both DeAndre Levy and Tyrunn Walker are inactive today for the Lions. Levy has been dealing with quad and knee injuries, but Walker is apparently a healthy scratch.Jimmy Smith (11:40 a.m.): After being only a limited participant in practice on Friday, its not that big a shock to see the Baltimore cornerback on the teams inactive list for todays game. This should give Dez Bryant a boost in fantasy numbers against a depleted secondary.Jordan Matthews (7:45 a.m.): ESPNs Adam Schefter notes that the Eagles wide receiver, who has been dealing with back spasms and is listed as questionable for todays game against the Seahawks, is nevertheless expected to suit up.?Jared Cook (7:40 a.m.): According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Packers tight end is planning to suit up tonight for the first time since Week 3. Green Bays release of?Justin Perillo?certainly points to the teams confidence level in Cooks return. ?Tyrann Mathieu (7:35 a.m.): All eyes will be on the matchup of Patrick Peterson against Stefon Diggs this afternoon, as Mathieu is reportedly going to sit out his second game of the season with a shoulder injury.DeSean Jackson (7:30 a.m.): ESPNs Adam Schefter reports that the Washington wide receiver is indeed expected to play tonight against the Packers. He was a full participant in Fridays practice, which is usually a good indicator for Sundays status.Justin Houston (7:25 a.m.): The Kansas City linebacker, who has been on the sidelines since offseason surgery on the ACL in his left knee, is expected to make his 2016 debut today. Well have to see how his presence impacts the sack count for Dee Ford going forward.Official Sunday inactives should begin coming in at approximately 11:30 a.m. ET for the early games, 2:30 p.m. ET for the late games and 7 p.m. ET for the Sunday night game. ' ' '