Now that the New York Liberty's lengthy road skid is in the past, they can focus on remaining in playoff position in the Eastern Conference. The visiting Liberty look to record a fourth consecutive victory over the Seattle Storm, who will try to avoid a season-high fourth straight defeat overall Thursday night. Tina Charles scored 31 points and pulled down 15 rebounds to help New York (9-13) snap an eight-game road slide Wednesday with a 66-64 victory over a Los Angeles team minus injured star Candace Parker. In their return from the All-Star break, the Liberty notched their first road victory since winning 75-54 at Connecticut on May 16 to open the season. More...