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WNBA·RECAP·September 21, 2026 12:46 PM ET

Ogwumike surpasses 8,000 points in Sparks home win

20 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 steals

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Have a night, Nneka Ogwumike 🔥 20 PTS 12 REB 5 AST 2 STL She becomes just the FOURTH player in WNBA history to surpass

What happened: Ogwumike finished with 20 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 steals as Los Angeles won at home. The outing moved her past 8,000 career points, making her the fourth player in league history to reach the mark.

Why it matters: The milestone places Ogwumike among the highest scorers in WNBA history. Her all-around double-double production reflects continued central role during a postseason push.

By the numbers: 20 PTS, 12 REB, 5 AST, 2 STL; 8,000+ career points, 4th player in WNBA history to reach mark.

What to watch: Los Angeles moves forward with seeding still to decide as the schedule continues.

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