Nneka Ogwumike hits buzzer-beater to win for LA Sparks

sportsJun 22, 2026481,570

Nneka Ogwumike drilled a buzzer-beating three as time expired to lift the Los Angeles Sparks to a 98-97 victory over the New York Liberty on the WNBA's 30th anniversary night. Ogwumike finished with a game-high 24 points, scoring 12 in the fourth quarter and capping a comeback that erased a 17-point deficit. The win moved Los Angeles to 8-8 and sends the Sparks to a road game at Toronto on Thursday, while the dramatic finish underscored the league's growth and strengthened Ogwumike's All-Star case.

Christopher Webb

@cwebbonline.com

Father’s Day, Part II: Suite seats at the 30th anniversary WNBA season, cheering on the LA Sparks. Safe to say my kids crushed Father’s Day this year. We won 🥂

2813h ago

(Something Edgy) 🇨🇦2

Haven't seen my dad in 15 years (logistics mainly) got to see him today.

Meghan L. Hall

@itsmeghanlhall.bsky.social

“You think about history books and those historical moments. This will go into a history book.” On the 30th anniversary of the first game, USA TODAY explores how the WNBA transformed into a billion-dollar enterprise. This is 30.

23817h ago

finrodthefelagund.bsky.social7

Loving the wnba. Having a team in Portland has really driven me to watch more.

Heather Hogan

@heatherhogan.bsky.social

I watched the first WNBA game as a basketball-loving closeted teen lesbian in the rural south, so lonely and so afraid. I’m watching this 30th anniversary game on the couch with my wife, a life full of love, so proud and so brave.

2805h ago

Betsy Cazden5

Thanks for the reminder that things have changed, for the better -- for you personally as well as around the country (and the world).

CJ Fogler

@cjzero.bsky.social

Nneka Ogwumike hits a three to win for the Sparks

1823h ago

Edwin Garcia

@ecreates88.bsky.social

Nneka Ogwumike for three, bang! The Sparks beat the Liberty 98-97 in a thriller.

1263h ago

Cast Adrift 🫘5

Couldn’t watch so thank you very much for the clip. I can watch that 50 times. And then come back later/ . #wnba

WNBA Pics Daily

@wnbapicsdaily.bsky.social

30 years since the first #WNBA game. To all those that have paved the way, and to those who continue to do so🥂🏀

Teresa Weatherspoon wearing the Liberty’s original uniform during a game

612h ago

Dana Holtzbert

@danaholtzbert.bsky.social

How Caitlin inspired Nneka to be a better clutch shooter, by Christine Brennan. #WNBA

433h ago

Richard Cohen

@richardcohen.bsky.social

On a weekend when we've seen so many end-of-quarter possessions where the guard with the ball screwed up the timing, all kinds of credit to Wheeler there. Knew how long she had, and what she could get done in that time. So many players toss up some off-balance garbage in that situation. #WNBA

333h ago

Storm Chasers

@wnbastormchasers.bsky.social

Nneka Ogwumike with an incredible game-winner for the LA Sparks as they defeat the New York Liberty at the buzzer 98-97. The Sparks trailed by 17 points in the 2nd half, but fought hard to rally late to pick up an impressive win. #WNBA

273h ago