LOS ANGELES (AP) Lisa Leslie hit two free throws to snap a tie with 1:38 remaining and Los Angeles escaped with a victory over Utah, ending a two-game losing streak at Staples Center.

Utah dropped to 1-10 in Los Angeles, and failed to clinch a WNBA playoff berth despite leading by six points with six minutes remaining against the defending champions.

Leslie finished with 26 points, and shot 15-of-19 from the free-throw line. She scored five points in the final 2:12.

Mwadi Mabika added 25 points, including a 3-pointer that gave the Sparks their first lead, 82-81, since early in the second half.

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