Ogwumike gets Vegas standing ovation in Sparks-Aces playoff push

Two days after joining 8,000-point club

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 231 min read

Just one of the greatest to ever do it 💐 Nneka Ogwumike gets the standing ovation from Vegas as she checks out for the

What happened: Nneka Ogwumike checked out during the closing minutes of Tuesday's road game in Las Vegas on ESPN. The exit was billed as her final appearance in front of that crowd this season.

Why it matters: The fourth player in league history to reach 8,000 career points was honored two days after the milestone. The road crowd's response reflected her longevity entering the final stretch of the postseason push.

By the numbers: Ogwumike reached 8,000 career points on Sept. 21 with 20 points and 12 rebounds.

What to watch: The postseason field will clarify with remaining push games and final seeding.

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@WNBA Sep 23, 12:06 AM ET

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Ogwumike gets Vegas standing ovation in Sparks-Aces playoff push

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