Indiana Fever at Los Angeles Sparks
· Women's National Basketball AssociationNneka Ogwumike returns, helps Sparks beat Fever 75-70
Sidelined 2 1/2 months by a sprained knee, Ogwumike also had seven rebounds and two blocks in 31 minutes. Brittney Sykes led Los Angeles (7-13) with 16 points, Amanda Zahui B had 13, and Erica Wheeler added 12.
Kelsey Mitchell led WNBA-worst Indiana (4-17) with 20 points as both teams returned from the break for the Tokyo Olympics.
The Sparks went 4-11 without Ogwumike, dropping six in a row before the break. Younger sister, Chiney, remained out because of a knee injury.
Kristi Toliver returned from an eye injury that sidelined her six games. She had four points and six assists in 28 points.
Lauren Cox, the former Baylor star cut this year by Indiana after being drafted No. 3 overall last year, had three rebounds in 13 scoreless minutes for Los Angeles.
The Sparks have won 16 consecutive regular-season games at Staples Center.
Regular Season Series
LA wins series 2-1
Recent Plays
| 4th 0.0 |  |
End of Game | 70 - 75 |
| 4th 0.0 | |
End of the 4th Quarter | 70 - 75 |
| 4th 0.5 |  |
Nneka Ogwumike makes layup (Brittney Sykes assists) | 70 - 75 |
| 4th 2.1 | |
Brittney Sykes defensive rebound | 70 - 73 |
| 4th 6.9 |  |
Danielle Robinson misses 27-foot three point jumper | 70 - 73 |
Statistics
 IND |
 LA |
|
|---|---|---|
| 24-72 | FG | 29-66 |
| 33 | Field Goal % | 44 |
| 4-18 | 3PT | 7-20 |
| 22 | Three Point % | 35 |
| 18-21 | FT | 10-14 |
| 86 | Free Throw % | 71 |
| 39 | Rebounds | 37 |
| 15 | Offensive Rebounds | 7 |
| 24 | Defensive Rebounds | 30 |
| 10 | Assists | 17 |
| 8 | Steals | 3 |
| 3 | Blocks | 6 |
| 14 | Turnovers | 15 |
| 1 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 15 | Total Turnovers | 15 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 1 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 16 | Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 19 |
| 10 | Fast Break Points | 11 |
| 24 | Points in Paint | 36 |
| 19 | Fouls | 24 |
| 1 | Largest Lead | 12 |
Game Information
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Attendance: 2,029 · Capacity:
2025-26 Eastern Conference Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Chicago |
- | 0 | W2 | 1 | 2 |
 Atlanta |
- | 0 | W2 | 1 | 2 |
 New York |
0.5 | 1 | L1 | 0.6666667 | 2 |
 Washington |
1 | 1 | L1 | 0.5 | 1 |
 Toronto |
1 | 1 | W1 | 0.5 | 1 |
 Indiana |
1 | 1 | W1 | 0.5 | 1 |
 Connecticut |
2.5 | 3 | L3 | 0 | 0 |
2025-26 Western Conference Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Las Vegas |
- | 1 | W2 | 0.6666667 | 2 |
 Golden State |
- | 1 | L1 | 0.6666667 | 2 |
 Dallas |
0.5 | 1 | L1 | 0.5 | 1 |
 Portland |
0.5 | 1 | W1 | 0.5 | 1 |
 Minnesota |
0.5 | 1 | W1 | 0.5 | 1 |
 Phoenix |
1 | 2 | L2 | 0.33333334 | 1 |
 Seattle |
1 | 2 | L1 | 0.33333334 | 1 |
 Los Angeles |
1.5 | 2 | L2 | 0 | 0 |
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