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Nneka Ogwumike scores 24 points to lead Sparks past Storm

Created at 11 Jun · 5:01 AM1 source↑ Market-relevant
IN SHORT

Nneka Ogwumike scored a season-high 24 points against her former team, leading the Los Angeles Sparks to an 88-83 victory over the Seattle Storm. Kelsey Plum contributed 19 points and 11 assists for the Sparks, who secured the win in a Commissioner's Cup game.

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Key Numbers

24 pointsNneka Ogwumike's season-high scoring total
19 pointsKelsey Plum's scoring total
11 assistsKelsey Plum's assist total
15 pointsCameron Brink's scoring total
10 reboundsDearica Hamby's rebound total
16 pointsNatisha Hiedeman's scoring total
15 pointsDominique Malonga's scoring total
14 pointsFlau’jae Johnson's scoring total
12 pointsAwa Fam's scoring total
11 pointsJordan Horston's scoring total
88-83Final score of the game
6-6Los Angeles Sparks' record
3-11Seattle Storm's record

Who's Involved

Nneka Ogwumike
Scored 24 points against her former team for the Los Angeles Sparks
Kelsey Plum
Contributed 19 points and 11 assists for the Los Angeles Sparks
Los Angeles Sparks
Beat the Seattle Storm 88-83
Seattle Storm
Lost to the Los Angeles Sparks 88-83
Cameron Brink
Added 15 points off the bench for the Sparks
Dearica Hamby
Grabbed 10 rebounds for the Sparks
Natisha Hiedeman
Scored 16 points for the Seattle Storm
Dominique Malonga
Scored 15 points for the Seattle Storm
Flau’jae Johnson
Added 14 points for the Seattle Storm
Awa Fam
Scored 12 points for the Seattle Storm
Jordan Horston
Scored 11 points for the Seattle Storm
Chance Gray
Made key free throws for the Sparks in the fourth quarter

↳ Why This Matters

The Los Angeles Sparks secured a crucial win in the Commissioner's Cup, with Nneka Ogwumike delivering a standout performance against her former team. The victory improves the Sparks' record, while the Seattle Storm continue their losing streak.

Key facts

  • Nneka Ogwumike scored a season-high 24 points and nine rebounds for the Los Angeles Sparks.
  • Kelsey Plum contributed 19 points and 11 assists to the Sparks' 88-83 win over the Seattle Storm.
  • The Sparks secured the victory in a Commissioner's Cup game.
  • Seattle's Natisha Hiedeman led her team with 16 points.

Nneka Ogwumike scored a season-high 24 points against her former team, leading the Los Angeles Sparks to an 88-83 victory over the Seattle Storm in a Commissioner's Cup game on Wednesday night. Kelsey Plum added 19 points and 11 assists for the Sparks, who improved to 6-6 on the season.

Cameron Brink came off the bench to score 15 points, and Dearica Hamby contributed 10 rebounds for Los Angeles. For the Storm (3-11), who have lost seven consecutive games, Natisha Hiedeman led the scoring with 16 points. Dominique Malonga added 15, Flau’jae Johnson had 14, Awa Fam scored 12, and Jordan Horston finished with 11 points, with all five Seattle starters reaching double figures.

The Sparks took a lead they would not relinquish when Chance Gray made three free throws with 8:27 left in the fourth quarter, making the score 72-70. A defensive foul call on the Sparks with 28.9 seconds remaining was overturned after a coach's review, and Plum sealed the win with two free throws with 1.6 seconds left.

Frequently asked questions

Nneka Ogwumike scored a season-high 24 points for the Los Angeles Sparks.

The Los Angeles Sparks defeated the Seattle Storm with a final score of 88-83.

Nneka Ogwumike is playing for the Los Angeles Sparks.

The Seattle Storm has lost seven consecutive games.

What Happens Next

01The Sparks will play at Phoenix on Saturday night.
02The Storm will host Golden State on Friday night.

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How It Developed

Nneka Ogwumike scored 24 points and grabbed nine rebounds for the Los Angeles Sparks.
Kelsey Plum added 19 points and 11 assists for the Sparks.
Cameron Brink scored 15 points and Dearica Hamby had 10 rebounds for Los Angeles.
Natisha Hiedeman scored 16 points for the Seattle Storm.
Dominique Malonga, Flau’jae Johnson, Awa Fam, and Jordan Horston also scored in double figures for Seattle.
Chance Gray's free throws gave the Sparks a 72-70 lead in the fourth quarter.
A defensive foul call on the Sparks was overturned after a coach's review.
Kelsey Plum made two free throws with 1.6 seconds left to seal the 88-83 victory for the Sparks.

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Nneka Ogwumike scores 24 points against her former team to help the Sparks beat the StormAP News