Sparks win the series with the Lynx after a hard-fought victory

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Sue Favor
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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.

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