Nneka Ogwumike Surpasses Brunson for Fourth All-Time in Rebounds as Sparks Beat Storm

Ogwumike scores season-high 24 against former team.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 111 min read

Nneka Ogwumike was gettin' after it in the @lasparks WIN on the road 😤 In tonight's game, Nneka brought in a season-hig

What happened: Nneka Ogwumike recorded a The win improves the Sparks to a 7-6 record on the season and hands Seattle their sixth consecutive loss.

Why it matters: Playing against her former team, Ogwumike moved into fourth place on the WNBA's all-time rebounding list, surpassing Rebekkah Brunson. The performance comes as a rumor links Nneka Ogwumike to Minnesota Lynx, reinforcing her status as one of the league's most consistent elite producers.

By the numbers: Ogwumike: 24 PTS, 9 REB; 4th all-time rebounds, 16th all-time FTM. Team Record: 7-6.

What to watch: Los Angeles looks to maintain their road momentum in the next matchup as Ogwumike continues her climb up the league's all-time leaderboards.

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@WNBA Jun 11, 1:46 AM ET

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