Although Seattle Storm center Lauren Jackson might return from injury in time for the 2011 WNBA Playoffs, the return of L.A. Sparks forward Candace Parker could play a more significant role in the Western Conference playoff race.
As they prepare for a first-round playoff matchup on Wednesday (8 pm PST at KeyArena on ESPN2), the top-seeded Seattle Storm are not taking the fourth-seeded Los Angeles Sparks lightly.