Nneka Ogwumike hits buzzer-beater as Sparks top Liberty in historic matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 11:37 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Nneka Ogwumike led the Los Angeles Sparks to a dramatic 98-87 comeback victory over the New York Liberty on June 21, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena. Ogwumike scored a season-high 24 points and secured the win with a buzzer-beating three-pointer. This matchup coincided with the WNBA's 30th anniversary, marking 29 years since the league's inaugural game between the same teams. Postgame, Ogwumike expressed gratitude to WNBA legends present at the event, acknowledging their influence on the sport's growth.
- •Ogwumike makes the game-winning shot in front of WNBA legends.
- •Sparks were down by 17 points in the third quarter.
- •Ogwumike recorded 24 points, six rebounds, and three assists.
- •Game was part of the WNBA's 30th-anniversary celebrations.
- •The previous WNBA championship for the Sparks was in 2002.
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"Nneka Ogwumike is uniquely qualified to understand the historic significance of this Los Angeles Sparks' win over New York.
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