Nneka Ogwumike sets scoring record at WNBA All-Star Game in Chicago
USA Today • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 5:08 AM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
The WNBA All-Star Game took place at the United Center in Chicago on July 25, 2026, with Team Spoon defeating Team Coop 129-122. Nneka Ogwumike of the Los Angeles Sparks had a standout performance, setting a record for most All-Star game points. Seattle Storm center Dominique Malonga also impressed, becoming one of the few players to dunk in the All-Star Game. Meanwhile, WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert faced criticism from fans during the event. The All-Star weekend marked a celebratory moment in the league's 30th season amid previous turmoil.
- •Ogwumike scores 11 points, establishing All-Star game scoring record with 127 total.
- •Dominique Malonga dunks, joining a select group of All-Star dunkers.
- •Cathy Engelbert receives boos when presenting the MVP award.
- •All-Star Game attendance reaches a record 19,783 at the United Center.
- •Chicago Sky hosts the event but has no players selected.
- 11:48 PMUSA Today — WNBA All-Star winners and losers include Nneka Ogwumike, league commissioner - USA Today
- 5:08 AMYahoo Sports — WNBA All-Star winners and losers include Nneka Ogwumike, league commissioner
"The WNBA All-Star Game had plenty of scoring, a plethora of highlights and just plain fun. Here are the game's winners and losers.
"The WNBA All-Star Game had plenty of scoring, a plethora of highlights and just plain fun. Here are the game's winners and losers.
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External links- USA TodayJul 26, 2026, 11:48 PMWNBA All-Star winners and losers include Nneka Ogwumike, league commissioner - USA Today
The WNBA All-Star Game had plenty of scoring, a plethora of highlights and just plain fun. Here are the game's winners and losers.
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 5:08 AMWNBA All-Star winners and losers include Nneka Ogwumike, league commissioner
The WNBA All-Star Game had plenty of scoring, a plethora of highlights and just plain fun. Here are the game's winners and losers.
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