Indiana Fever @ Los Angeles Sparks
Ogwumike scores 35, Sparks hand Fever 10th straight defeat
LOS ANGELES -- — Nneka Ogwumike scored a season-high 35 points and the Los Angeles Sparks pulled away in the second half on Thursday night, beating Indiana 86-79 and extending the Fever's losing streak to 10 games.
Ogwumike, whose career high is 38 points, made 12 of 20 shots with two 3-pointers for Los Angeles (11-14). She missed a jumper and two free throws in the final minute. Jordin Canada scored 11.
Ogwumike had 21 points in the first half to help the Sparks take a 42-40 lead into intermission.
Tiffany Mitchell came off the bench to score 16 of her 22 points in the first half for Indiana (5-23). Nalyssa Smith had 14 points, while Kelsey Mitchell added 12 points and five assists. Victoria Vivians scored 11 points and reserve Emma Cannon finished with 10.
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Game Information
Los Angeles, CA
Referee:Roy Gulbeyan
Referee:Tiara Cruse
Referee:Jenna Reneau
2025-26 Standings
| Eastern Conference | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 3 | 1 | .750 | - | W1 |
| Indiana | 4 | 2 | .667 | - | W3 |
| New York | 3 | 2 | .600 | 0.5 | L1 |
| Chicago | 3 | 3 | .500 | 1 | L2 |
| Washington | 2 | 2 | .500 | 1 | L1 |
| Toronto | 3 | 4 | .429 | 1.5 | L2 |
| Connecticut | 1 | 6 | .143 | 3.5 | L1 |
| Western Conference | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | 4 | 2 | .667 | - | L1 |
| Minnesota | 4 | 2 | .667 | - | W2 |
| Golden State | 3 | 2 | .600 | 0.5 | L1 |
| Dallas | 3 | 3 | .500 | 1 | L1 |
| Los Angeles | 3 | 3 | .500 | 1 | W2 |
| Portland | 3 | 3 | .500 | 1 | W1 |
| Phoenix | 2 | 4 | .333 | 2 | L2 |
| Seattle | 2 | 4 | .333 | 2 | W1 |
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