Sparks play Aces as Ogwumike concludes WNBA road career
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 1:12 PM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026

The Los Angeles Sparks face the Las Vegas Aces today, marking the last road game of Nneka Ogwumike’s WNBA career. The Sparks are trying to play spoiler while the Aces pursue their fourth championship in five years. Los Angeles has won four of its last six games but is dealing with injuries to several key players. A’ja Wilson aims to secure a fifth MVP award and a third consecutive scoring title for the Aces, who have also won their last five games. This matchup is significant as it features emerging Sparks talent and a chance for Ogwumike to mentor younger players in her final days as a player.
- •Sparks are 16-26 this season with two games remaining.
- •Ogwumike aims to help younger teammates in her final games.
- •Aces are 29-13 and have won five straight games.
- •Injuries affect Sparks' lineup, impacting their playoff role.
- •Wilson is in contention for MVP and scoring title.
- 1:12 PMYahoo Sports — Sparks fall short against Valkyries in Nneka's final career WNBA game
- 2:47 PMYahoo Sports — Sparks face Aces on Ogwumike's last career WNBA road game
"LOS ANGELES -- This game pretty much sums up the 2026 season.
"LAS VEGAS -- Two games left in the season for the Sparks.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 25, 2026, 1:12 PMSparks fall short against Valkyries in Nneka's final career WNBA game
LOS ANGELES -- This game pretty much sums up the 2026 season.
- Yahoo SportsSep 22, 2026, 2:47 PMSparks face Aces on Ogwumike's last career WNBA road game
LAS VEGAS -- Two games left in the season for the Sparks.
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