Nneka Ogwumike scores 23, Sparks beat Mercury for third straight win

Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike shoots a free throw.
Sparks ahead Nneka Ogwumike had 23 factors and 9 rebounds within the workforce’s win over the Phoenix Mercury on Monday.
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Nneka Ogwumike had 23 factors and 9 rebounds, Liz Cambage added 19 factors and 7 rebounds, and the Sparks beat the Phoenix Mercury 78-75 on Monday night time.

Los Angeles (10-11) has gained three straight, together with an 84-74 victory over New York on Sunday.

Jordin Canada made two free throws with 35.3 seconds left to offer Los Angeles a two-possession lead. Diana Taurasi made two free throws on the different finish after being fouled on a drive into the lane.

Ogwumike had a baseline jumper roll out with 9.6 seconds left and Taurasi didn't hit the rim on a three-point strive for Phoenix. However Ogwumike grabbed the rebound and made certainly one of two free throws for a three-point lead. Skylar Diggins-Smith was off the mark on a heave from midcourt on the buzzer.

Lexie Brown added 14 factors, and Canada and Katie Lou Samuelson every added 10 factors for Los Angeles.

Diggins-Smith led Phoenix (9-14) with 22 factors. Taurasi had 13 factors and 6 assists, and Sophie Cunningham and Shey Peddy every scored 10.

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