What happened
Nneka Ogwumike has passed Lisa Leslie for the most points in Los Angeles Sparks franchise history, putting her atop the club's all-time scoring list. The record caps a career built through more than a decade in a Sparks uniform.
Why it matters
Leslie, a three-time WNBA MVP, was the face of the Sparks' championship-era teams, and passing her name on the franchise's all-time list is a significant marker for Ogwumike's tenure in Los Angeles. The record adds to a run of statistical milestones for Ogwumike this season.
Six days earlier, Ogwumike posted a 25-point, 12-rebound, 5-assist line in a 102-87 win over the Chicago Sky that also made her the franchise's newest member of the 3,000-FGM club. Taken together, the two milestones underscore how central Ogwumike has remained to the Sparks' offense deep into her career.
What to watch next
The Sparks continue their season with Ogwumike now established as the franchise's all-time leading scorer, a distinction she carries into the remainder of the schedule.