Candace Parker of the Los Angeles Sparks scored her 5,000th career point Sunday when she hit a free throw in the first half against Phoenix. Parker, 32, became the 20th player to reach 5,000 in her WNBA career. Her jumper gave the Sparks a 6-4 lead and they led the rest of the way en route to a 78-75 win. Her layup with four minutes left in the first half capped a 17-2 run and gave the Sparks a 17-point advantage. Parker is in her 11th season, all with the Sparks, and has averaged 17.5 points. The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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