Sparks Defeat Storm
Nneka Ogwumike and Rae Burrell Lead Sparks Past Storm in 90-74 Victory
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The Los Angeles Sparks dominated the Seattle Storm 90-74 in their final game before the FIBA World Cup break, with Nneka Ogwumike leading the charge. Winnipeg Free Press reports that Ogwumike and Rae Burrell combined for 35 points and 12 rebounds as LA built an early stranglehold on the game.
The Sparks jumped out to a devastating 18-2 start, scoring the first 13 points and never looking back. Las Vegas Sun notes that LA led 39-20 at one point, while the Storm struggled mightily from three-point range, hitting just 18% of their attempts from beyond the arc.
Ogwumike and Burrell Set the Tone Early
Nneka Ogwumike put on a scoring clinic for Los Angeles, while her teammate Rae Burrell dominated the boards. Winnipeg Free Press reports that Ogwumike scored 23 points and Burrell added 12 rebounds to anchor the Sparks' offensive and defensive efforts. Their early energy forced Seattle into mistakes and set the tone for the entire contest.
Storm's Three-Point Shooting Collapses
Seattle's perimeter game fell apart against LA's tough defense. Beaumont Enterprise reports that the Storm shot just 32% from the field overall and a dismal 18% from three-point range, making only 2 of 11 attempts. The cold shooting prevented Seattle from mounting any serious second-half comeback.
Angel Reese Breaks WNBA Double-Double Record
While the Sparks celebrated their victory, another historic milestone was achieved elsewhere. NH Register reports that Angel Reese recorded her 29th double-double of the season, breaking the WNBA single-season record. Allisha Gray also contributed 23 points and 11 rebounds for her team in the action-packed day of women's basketball.
Hawks Climb Standings With Win Over Timberwolves
In related WNBA news, Atlanta moved into fourth place after beating the league-leading Minnesota Timberwolves. The Messenger notes the Hawks' upset victory shakes up playoff positioning as the season pushes toward its final stretch before the international tournament break.
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