The 2004 WNBA season was the eighth for the Los Angeles Sparks. The Sparks' head coach, Michael Cooper, left the team during the season. Despite with that, the team finished in first place in the West, but they were unable to make another playoff run, losing in the opening round to the Sacramento Monarchs. Offseason Dispersal Draft Based on the Sparks' 2003 record, they would pick 2nd in the Cleveland Rockers dispersal draft. The Sparks picked Isabelle Fijalkowski. WNBA Draft Regular season Season standings Season schedule Playoffs Awards and honors Lisa Leslie, WNBA Most Valuable Player Award Lisa Leslie, WNBA Defensive Player of the Year Award Lisa Leslie, WNBA Peak Performer (rebounds) Player stats References Los Angeles Sparks seasons Los Angeles Los Angeles Sparks