| Qtr | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 LA | 22 | 21 | 29 | 34 | 106 |
 POR | 29 | 20 | 23 | 29 | 101 |
The Sparks edge out the Fire in a tight contest, showcasing strong performances and strategic ball movement. Nneka Ogwumike's late-game three-pointer proved decisive, pushing the Sparks ahead. With this win, LA continues to dominate the season series. Sparks held off Fire 106-101 in a competitive matchup. The go-ahead came in the 4th Quarter when Ogwumike hit a 25-foot three-point jumper, assisted by Wheeler. Hamby led the Sparks with 23 points, while Ogwumike posted a double-double with 22 points and 10 rebounds.
The Sparks sit 6th in the Western Conference, 16 games back, winners of 2 straight, 3-7 over their last 10. The Fire sit 5th in the Western Conference, 15 games back, coming off a loss, 5-5 over their last 10.
The most recent baskets, with the running score beside each one. Basketball scores too often to list a game end to end, so this is the latest stretch of it rather than the whole.
Nneka Ogwumike makes running layup (Erica Wheeler assists)Score95-91Emily Engstler makes 19-foot jumper (Megan DiLeo assists)Score95-93Megan DiLeo makes 26-foot three point jumper (Emily Engstler assists)Score95-96Nneka Ogwumike makes 25-foot three point jumper (Erica Wheeler assists)Score98-96Dearica Hamby makes 3-foot layup (Nneka Ogwumike assists)Score100-96Carla Leite makes free throw 1 of 2Score100-97Carla Leite makes free throw 2 of 2Score100-98Nneka Ogwumike makes free throw 1 of 2Score101-98Nneka Ogwumike makes free throw 2 of 2Score102-98Bridget Carleton makes 23-foot three point jumper (Carla Leite assists)Score102-101Erica Wheeler makes free throw 1 of 2Score103-101Erica Wheeler makes free throw 2 of 2Score104-101Erica Wheeler makes free throw 1 of 2Score105-101Erica Wheeler makes free throw 2 of 2Score106-101Each side's next fixtures, with the date and who travels.
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