Nneka Ogwumike shines, Sparks fall to Liberty in narrow loss

Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike scored 21 points in a match against the New York Liberty on July 28, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena. The Sparks lost 113-109, extending their losing streak to six games. Rae Burrell led Los Angeles with a team-high 24 points in a game featuring 12 lead changes. Despite the loss, Sparks' coach Lynne Roberts expressed satisfaction with the team's improved performance after the All-Star break. The game saw a close finish, with Ogwumike's three-pointer in the closing seconds narrowing the gap.

• 3:08 PMYahoo Sports — Ogwumike's historic week continues with another standout performance