Sparks Have Historic Game Against Storm

Historic Game for Sparks

The Los Angeles Sparks made history on Sunday night, defeating the Seattle Storm 99-89 in a thrilling game. The win was the Sparks' first victory over the Storm since 2016, and it snapped a five-game losing streak against their Western Conference rivals.

The Sparks were led by Nneka Ogwumike, who had 24 points and 13 rebounds. Candace Parker added 19 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists, while Chelsea Gray chipped in with 16 points.

The Storm were led by Breanna Stewart, who had 22 points and 10 rebounds. Jewell Loyd added 19 points, and Epiphanny Prince chipped in with 16 points.

Sparks' Defense Shines

The Sparks' defense was the key to their victory. They held the Storm to just 35.6% shooting from the field, and they forced 17 turnovers.

The Sparks also did a good job of limiting Stewart's impact. The Storm's star forward was held to just 22 points on 7-of-18 shooting.

Historic Night for Ogwumike

Ogwumike's performance was historic. She became the first player in Sparks history to record a 20-point, 10-rebound, 5-assist game in the playoffs.

Ogwumike was also a force on the defensive end. She had two blocks and two steals, and she helped to limit Stewart's impact.

Sparks Advance to WNBA Semifinals

With the win, the Sparks advanced to the WNBA semifinals. They will face the Minnesota Lynx in a best-of-five series that begins on Tuesday night.