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WNBA·HIGHLIGHT·June 22, 2026 12:37 AM ET

Ogwumike's Buzzer-Beater Headlines a Full WNBA Night, 98-97

Veteran's last-second shot decides it.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 231 min read
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What happened: Nneka Ogwumike delivered a buzzer-beater to settle a 98-97 final in Los Angeles, the standout moment of a packed WNBA slate. The one-point margin held from the opening tip through the closing seconds, with the veteran forward coming through when the game hung in the balance.

Why it matters: The clutch finish landed during the league's Season 30 celebrations, adding to a marquee night across the W. It also reinforced Ogwumike's value as a closer, the kind of veteran poise that swings tight games down the stretch.

By the numbers: Final: 98-97, decided on Ogwumike's game-winner. The single-possession result came down to the final buzzer.

What to watch: Watch how the result reshapes the standings and whether Ogwumike's late-game form carries into the next stretch of the schedule.

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