Nneka Ogwumike’s Basket Gives Sparks Wnba Crown

Associated Press, San Francisco Chronicle: Sports
Thu, 10/20/2016 - 9:16pm

Nneka Ogwumike’s basket gives Sparks WNBA crown MINNEAPOLIS — Nneka Ogwumike’s short jumper with 3.1 seconds left gave the Los Angeles Sparks a 77-76 victory over the defending champion Minnesota Lynx in the fifth and deciding game of the WNBA Finals on Thursday night. The Stanford alum and league MVP joined her teammates in celebration of the team’s first title in 14 years after finishing with 12 points and 12 rebounds. Candace Parker had 28 points and 12 rebounds to earn MVP honors of the Finals. Rebekkah Brunson made one of two free- throw tries with 23 seconds left to give the Lynx a 74-73 lead. Parker answered with a layup, but Minnesota’s Maya Moore countered with a jumper with 15 seconds remaining. Lindsay Whalen’s final shot from just inside halfcourt wasn’t close, setting off Los Angeles’ celebration as Parker and Sparks owner Magic Johnson embraced in a long hug. Moore had 23 points and 11 assists for the Lynx, who were denied their fourth title. WNBA Finals

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