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06/10 23:38 CDT Nneka Ogwumike scores 24 points against her former team to help
the Sparks beat the Storm
Nneka Ogwumike scores 24 points against her former team to help the Sparks beat
the Storm
SEATTLE (AP) --- Nneka Ogwumike scored a season-high 24 points against her
former team, Kelsey Plum added 19 points and 11 assists, and the Los Angeles
Sparks beat the Seattle Storm 88-83 on Wednesday night.
Ogwumike, who spent the past two seasons in Seattle, also grabbed nine rebounds
to move into fourth on the WNBA career list, passing Rebekkah Brunson.
Cameron Brink added 15 points off the bench and Dearica Hamby grabbed 10
rebounds for Los Angeles (6-6) in the Commissioner's Cup game.
Natisha Hiedeman scored 16 points for Seattle (3-11), which has lost seven
straight games. Dominique Malonga scored 15, Flau'jae Johnson added 14, Awa Fam
had 12 and Jordan Horston 11 as all five Seattle starters scored in double
figures.
Chance Gray made three free throws with 8:27 left in the fourth quarter to give
the Sparks a lead, 72-70, they would not relinquish.
Los Angeles was called for a defensive foul on a drive by Horston with 28.9
seconds left in the fourth, but it was overturned after a coach's review. The
Sparks took possession, leading 86-83, but Plum missed a long jumper and
Seattle called a timeout with 12.1 left.
Seattle struggled to get off a quick shot and settled for a long 3-pointer by
Hiedeman that hit off the rim. Plum sealed it by making two free throws with
1.6 seconds left.
Up next
Sparks: At Phoenix on Saturday night
Storm: Host Golden State on Friday night.
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