What happened: Nneka Ogwumike passed Lisa Leslie to become the Los Angeles Sparks' all-time leading scorer, reaching 6,265 career points. The Sparks took Ogwumike No. 1 overall in the 2012 WNBA Draft.
Why it matters: Ogwumike has helped lead the Sparks to a WNBA championship and earned league MVP honors during her career, cementing the franchise scoring mark as part of that resume. The milestone lands as Los Angeles works through a two-game skid at 11-13 this season.
By the numbers: Los Angeles led Chicago 8-2 early, with Ogwumike contributing 2 points, 2 rebounds and 1 assist. Dearica Hamby and Azura Stevens each had 2 points for their respective sides.
What to watch: The Sparks continue their matchup with the Sky, who enter on a one-game win streak at 8-16.