Nneka Ogwumike posted 24 points and nine rebounds in her first game back in Seattle since leaving the Storm in the offseason.
The veteran forward carried the LA Sparks to an 88-83 road win on Wednesday, emerging triumphant from the Sparks vs Storm Commissioner's Cup matchup while extending LA's head-to-head winning streak over Seattle to seven games.
Kelsey Plum Double-Double Provides Spark Despite Cold Shooting
Despite the final margin, LA shot under 39% from the floor. However, the Sparks were able to control the game on the glass and in ball security. The team held a 13-5 edge in offensive rebounds and committed just nine turnovers to Seattle's 15, giving them 11 more shot attempts overall.
Fresh off a mid-season ankle injury, Kelsey Plum added a double-double with 19 points, 11 assists, and four steals.
Meanwhile, Sparks forward Cameron Brink chipped in 15 points, six boards, and two blocks to keep LA firmly in the driver's seat.
The Storm fought back as guard Natisha Hiedeman led with a team-high 16 points. But turnovers and a lack of second-chance opportunities kept Seattle from pulling ahead.
Hiedeman's potential game-tying three missed with 12 seconds left, giving Sparks guard Erica Wheeler room to seal LA's win at the line.
With the result, the Sparks even their record at 6-6 as Seattle falls to 3-11.
Where to Watch WNBA Commissioner's Cup Games This Week
Seattle next hosts the Golden State Valkyries tomorrow night at 10 PM ET, live on ION.
LA, meanwhile, now heads to Phoenix to take on the Mercury on Saturday at 10 PM ET, live on WNBA League Pass.
