Nneka Ogwumike stepped up for the Sparks last night after Candace Parker was ejected in the third quarter, putting up 22 of her game-high 25 points in the second half to lead her team over the Lynx, 85-84. Los Angeles wins the series over the Lynx, 3-2.
In last night’s other game, the Storm topped the Shock, 76-67.
More on retiring Tina Thompson and Katie Smith:
Thompson stays in character and on task.
Mercury:
Penny Taylor is back in time for the playoffs.