In the final game before the FIBA World Cup break on Sunday, August 30, 2026, Nneka Ogwumike recorded 23 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Los Angeles Sparks to a 90-74 victory over the Seattle Storm at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington, according to game summaries from the WNBA.
Sparks Control Early Quarters With Dominant Run
The Los Angeles Sparks established control immediately, scoring the first 13 points as part of an opening 18-2 run in the first quarter. According to the WNBA, Dearica Hamby’s layup with 5:45 remaining in the first half capped an 11-0 scoring spurt that extended the Sparks’ advantage to 39-20.
Seattle Struggles From Deep and Loses Horston to Injury
The Seattle Storm failed to find offensive rhythm throughout the match, finishing 4 of 22 from 3-point range across the entire game. According to the WNBA, Dominique Malonga recorded 17 points on 8-of-21 shooting alongside 15 rebounds, while Flau’jae Johnson scored 11 of her 19 points in the fourth quarter. Zia Cooke added 14 points by making 6 of 17 field goal attempts. The loss drops Seattle to 1-18 against Western Conference opponents this season, with their sole divisional win coming in an 82-64 victory over Los Angeles on July 6. The Storm also suffered a personnel loss when Jordan Horston fell awkwardly midway through the third quarter, limped to the locker room, and did not return.
Individual Statistics and Upcoming Schedule
Rae Burrell contributed 22 points for the Sparks, and Cameron Brink added 11 points on 3-of-15 shooting as Los Angeles improved its record to 15-25. The Storm fell to 8-32 overall in front of an announced attendance of 14,200 spectators. Officials Angelica Suffren, Marcy Williams, and Genesis Perrymond managed the floor action. Following the FIBA World Cup break, the Sparks are scheduled to visit Dallas on September 17, while the Storm will host Las Vegas on the same date, according to the WNBA.