Nneka Ogwumike has near triple-double in second game back for Sparks

The Los Angeles Sparks surged to a thrilling 85-80 OT victory over the Atlanta Dream Tuesday night, winning their second game in a row.

In her second game back with the Sparks, Nneka Ogwumike dropped 13 points, nine rebounds and nine assists, shooting 85.7 percent from the field.

Nneka getting right down to it 💪@nnekaogwumike | #RootedinLA pic.twitter.com/Jcq3OERFLE

— Los Angeles Sparks (@LASparks) August 18, 2021

But Kristi Toliver proved to be the hero, sending the matchup to overtime with a turnaround jumper at the buzzer.

We got some extra basketball due to this @KristiToliver bucket 😲

Tune in now on NBA TV 📺 pic.twitter.com/DUSgupwEwn

— WNBA (@WNBA) August 18, 2021

After the game, Toliver told reporters she relishes being put in high-pressure situations on the court.

“A big moment in the game was on the line, that’s always my favorite time so I’m glad I was able to deliver.”

Next up: The Dream will have an opportunity to redeem themselves when the two teams play again on Thursday.