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Just misses double-double Ogwumike finished with 21 points (9-12 FG, 3-5 3Pt), four rebounds, nine assists and two steals across 28 minutes during Tuesday's 113-109 loss to the Liberty.

Impact Ogwumike watched her four-game streak with a double-double came to an end, but she easily set a season best in assists and crossed the 20-point marker for the 10th time this year. The star center has averaged 19.3 points, 9.7 rebounds and 4.4 assists in 31.1 minutes per game over her last nine outings, shooting 54.0 percent from the field during this span.

17 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu lead Liberty to 113-109 win over skidding Sparks

Breanna Stewart had 29 points and Sabrina Ionescu scored 27 to help the New York Liberty hold off the Los Angeles Sparks 113-109

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Omitted from injury report Ogwumike (illness) isn't listed on the injury report for Tuesday's game against the Liberty.

Impact Ogwumike sat out Monday's practice with an illness, though she'll suit up Tuesday. The veteran center has logged a double-double in four straight games, averaging 17.8 points, 11.8 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.6 combined steals-plus-blocks across 31.8 minutes per tilt during that span.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice with illness Ogwumike sat out Monday's practice due to an illness, independent WNBA writer Justin Russo reports.

Impact It remains to be seen if the ailment will be severe enough to put Ogwumike's status in danger for Tuesday's game against the Liberty. Los Angeles is set to release an official injury report at some point prior to the contest, which should offer clarity on the star center's chances of suiting up.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sparks face the Liberty on 5-game slide

Los Angeles aims to stop its five-game losing streak when the Los Angeles Sparks take on New York

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

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.

4 DAYS AGO • USATODAY.COM

Another double-double Wednesday Ogwumike finished with 13 points (4-10 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 13 rebounds and one assist over 30 minutes in Wednesday's 86-82 loss to Phoenix.

Impact Ogwumike shot an inefficient 40.0 percent from the field, her lowest since the 82-64 loss to the Storm on July 6. Her 13 points were also her fewest since recording 10 in the 99-83 loss to Minnesota on June 17. Still, despite the underwhelming offensive effort, she recorded her fourth consecutive double-double. Following the loss, Ogwumike is averaging 17.1 points, 9.1 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.0 steals while shooting 39.6 percent from deep across 31.6 minutes in 25 regular-season appearances.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Alyssa Thomas has her 20th triple-double in the regular season as the Mercury edge the Sparks 86-82

Alyssa Thomas recorded her 20th triple-double in the regular season, Kahleah Copper scored 21 points and the Phoenix Mercury edged the Los Angeles Sparks 86-82 on Wednesday afterno...

JULY 22 • Associated Press

Los Angeles hosts Phoenix after Bonner's 21-point game

Phoenix takes on the Los Angeles Sparks after DeWanna Bonner scored 21 points in the Mercury's 72-63 win against the Connecticut Sun

JULY 21 • Associated Press

Another double-double in loss Ogwumike totaled 17 points (7-12 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 1- rebounds, three assists, two blocks and a steal across 33 minutes in Sunday's 90-82 loss to the Wings.

Impact Ogwumike has matched a season high with three consecutive double-doubles. She is averaging 19.3 points, 11.3 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.0 blocks and 1.0 steals across the three-game span. She has hit 13 three-pointers across seven July games, although Sunday marked her first game in the month without a three. Ogwumike is working on a 10-game streak with at least 14 points.

JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Paige Bueckers' Azzi Fudd Dig Is Good Sign After Scary Collision in Wings-Sparks Game Dallas Wings star guard Paige Bueckers had a scary collision with Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike during their game against each o...

JULY 19 • SI.COM

Bueckers scores 25, leaves late in 4th quarter, as Wings beat Sparks 90-82

Paige Bueckers had 25 points before exiting following a scary collision, Arike Ogunbowale scored six of her 20 down the stretch and the Dallas Wings beat the Los Angeles Sparks 90-...

JULY 19 • Associated Press

Dallas takes on Los Angeles, aims for 6th straight win

Dallas hosts Los Angeles looking to prolong its five-game win streak

JULY 18 • Associated Press

Logs double-double in loss Ogwumike contributed 18 points (8-15 FG, 2-5 3Pt), 12 rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block across 31 minutes in Friday's 96-82 loss to the Sky.

Impact Ogwumike turned in an efficient performance and tied for the team lead in scoring, albeit in a losing effort. The veteran center also paced all players in rebounds, securing her fourth double-double over her last six appearances. During that span, she's averaged 20.5 points, 10.0 rebounds and 4.5 assists per showing.

JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Sydney Taylor, Sky beat Sparks as Nneka Ogwumike becomes LA's career scoring leader

Sydney Taylor hit four 3-pointers and scored 19 points and the Chicago Sky beat Los Angeles 96-82 on Friday night as Nneka Ogwumike became the Sparks’ career scoring leader

JULY 18 • Associated Press

Nneka Ogwumike becomes Sparks' all-time leading scorer, passing Lisa Leslie Nneka Ogwumike passed Lisa Leslie on the Los Angeles Sparks' all-time scoring list.

JULY 18 • USATODAY.COM

Chicago hosts Los Angeles after Burrell's 24-point outing

Los Angeles takes on the Chicago Sky after Rae Burrell scored 24 points in the Sparks' 96-87 loss to the Minnesota Lynx

JULY 16 • Associated Press

Double-double in defeat Ogwumike accumulated 23 points (10-16 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 12 rebounds, five assists and one steal over 33 minutes in Wednesday's 96-87 loss to the Lynx.

Impact Ogwumike turned in a stellar performance despite the loss, hauling in a game-high 12 rebounds while joining Rae Burrell and Kayla McBride as the game's three 20-point scorers. Wednesday marked Ogwumike's ninth double-double of the season, with three coming over the past five games. Through 22 appearances, the veteran center is averaging 17.3 points, 8.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.1 steals in 31.6 minutes per contest.

JULY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Lynx beat the Sparks 96-87 behind Kayla McBride's 5th straight 20-point game

Kayla McBride scored 24 for her fifth straight 20-point performance, Courtney Williams added 19 points, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Los Angeles Sparks 96-87 for their fourth st...

JULY 15 • Associated Press

Los Angeles visits Minnesota following McBride's 37-point game

Minnesota hosts the Los Angeles Sparks after Kayla McBride scored 37 points in the Minnesota Lynx's 104-100 win over the Phoenix Mercury

JULY 14 • Associated Press

Delivers another strong performance Ogwumike finished with 19 points (7-13 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and five assists across 32 minutes in Monday's 101-92 loss to the Dream.

Impact Ogwumike couldn't extend her streak of scoring at least 20 points to three games. However, the 36-year-old still played well, recording five assists for a third consecutive contest while shooting an efficient 60.0 percent from deep, her highest mark since the 111-102 overtime win over the Mercury on June 13.

JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Dream beat the Sparks 101-92 behind Angel Reese's WNBA-leading 16th double-double

Angel Reese had 23 points and 13 rebounds for her WNBA-leading 16th double-double of the season, Allisha Gray added 20 points, and the Atlanta Dream beat the Los Angeles Sparks 101...

JULY 14 • Associated Press

Ogwumike leads Los Angeles against Atlanta after 25-point outing

Los Angeles takes on the Atlanta Dream after Nneka Ogwumike scored 25 points in the Sparks' 102-87 win over the Chicago Sky

JULY 12 • Associated Press

Dominates Chicago on Friday Ogwumike ended with 25 points (9-16 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 12 rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal over 33 minutes during Friday's 102-87 victory over the Sky.

Impact Ogwumike started out slowly offensively with only two points in the first quarter, but she proceeded to score at least six points in each of the next three frames to finish as the game's leading scorer. She also led both teams in rebounds en route to her eighth double-double of the season (and second in her last three games). Ogwumike has scored at least 20 points in four of her last six outings, and over that span she has averaged 20.8 points, 8.5 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.5 threes and 1.3 steals over 30.0 minutes per game while connecting on 53.3 percent of her field-goal attempts.

JULY 11 • ROTOWIRE

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