WNBA: Seattle 90, Los Angeles 67

SEATTLE, May 21 (UPI) -- Lauren Jackson had 23 points and six rebounds Sunday to lead the Seattle Storm over the Los Angeles Sparks, 90-67, in the WNBA season opener for both teams.

Wendy Palmer added 18 points and 13 boards and Sue Bird had 13 points, nine assists and seven steals for the Storm.

Lisa Leslie had 24 points to lead the Sparks, who played without star Chamique Holdsclaw. She is on indefinite leave from the team to tend to personal matters.