Exclusive game photos: Mercury vs Sparks

Phoenix Mercury rookie DeWanna Bonner skys for a rebound over legend Tina Thompson during the Mercury's 89-80 victory over the LA Sparks. Bonner leads all rookies in points and rebounds. June 19, 2009.

Photo by Max Simbron.

I would just like to take moment and point out that I did the first in-depth independent interview with Bonner of professional career. I might be reminding people of this fact 10 or 12 years from now.

There's some great images in this gallery after the jump including Lisa Leslie going down in the 2nd quarter with a hip injury.

WNBA: Los Angeles Sparks at Phoenix Mercury - Images by Max Simbron