Sparks 71, Liberty 63
Final · Game 1 · Sparks lead 1-0 · ESPN2 · Madison Square Garden
2002 WNBA playoffs: bracket and every series →| Team | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
 LA | 35 | 36 | 71 |
 NY | 35 | 28 | 63 |
The Los Angeles Sparks beat the New York Liberty 71-63 on Aug 29, 2002 in the playoffs at Madison Square Garden.
Before and after
- Sparks · 2002 season · Previous Aug 24, 2002: UTA 77, LA 103 · Next Aug 31, 2002: NY 66, LA 69
- Liberty · 2002 season · Previous Aug 25, 2002: WSH 57, NY 64 · Next Aug 31, 2002: NY 66, LA 69
Other Sparks vs Liberty games
| Aug 31, 2002 | NY at LA | 66-69 | Playoffs |
| Jul 18, 2002 | LA at NY | 59-72 | Regular |
| May 25, 2002 | NY at LA | 64-72 | Regular |
| Aug 13, 2026 | LA at NY | 81-85 | Regular |
| Jul 28, 2026 | NY at LA | 113-109 | Regular |
| Jun 21, 2026 | NY at LA | 97-98 | Regular |