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Hamby, Ogwumike lead Sparks past Fire 106-101 after Plum trade

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 10:34 PM

Last updated Aug 2, 2026

Hamby, Ogwumike lead Sparks past Fire 106-101 after Plum trade

Summary

The Los Angeles Sparks ended a six-game losing streak with a 106-101 win over the Portland Fire on August 2. Dearica Hamby scored 23 points, while Nneka Ogwumike contributed 22 points, including a crucial go-ahead 3-pointer. The Sparks played following the news of Kelsey Plum's trade to the Phoenix Mercury, as Plum has been sidelined since June 21. Both teams battled heavily, with Portland holding a lead at halftime, but the Sparks regained momentum in the second half. The Sparks are now 11-17 and will face Chicago next, while the Fire, losing their fifth straight, sit at 11-19.

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Status Watch

•Sparks stop a six-game losing streak with the victory.
•Plum was traded to Mercury after being injured since June 21.
•Portland led 49-43 at halftime before losing.
•Ogwumike and Wheeler combined for crucial free throws late.
•Sparks next play at Chicago on August 5.

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10:34 PMYahoo Sports — Hamby, Ogwumike lead Sparks past Fire 106-101 after LA trades Plum to Phoenix

What they're saying

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Dearica Hamby scored 23 points, Nneka Ogwumike had 20 of her 22 in the second half and the Los Angeles Sparks — on a day they learned star teammate Kelsey Plum was traded — ended a six-game losing streak with a 106-101 win over the Portland Fire on Sunday. Plum, sidelined since June 21 with a leg injury, was sent to the Phoenix Mercury late Saturday night. The Sparks are now 3-9 without Plum. Ogwumike hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 1:25 to play, making it 98-96.
— Yahoo Sports

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