Los Angeles at Las Vegas

Los Angeles didn't play any defense in the opener, losing 92-81 at home to Atlanta. The Sparks have missed the playoffs in three consecutive seasons. Las Vegas seeks its third consecutive title with most of its key players back on a team that was No. 1 in the WNBA in shooting (48.6%) and scoring (92.8 ppg) last year. They won the opener, 89-80 over Phoenix, and have averaged 89 points in the last four meetings with Los Angeles. Play Los Angeles/Las Vegas OVER the total.