Nneka Ogwumike had 21 points, six rebounds and eight assists to lead the Los Angeles Sparks past the Indiana Fever, 88-81, on Sunday night at Staples Center. Candace Parker added 19 points and Kristi Toliver had 18 for Los Angeles (24-5). The Sparks are tied atop the Western Conference standings with Minnesota (24-5), which plays at Los Angeles on Tuesday night. Erica Wheeler scored 20 points, Shenise Johnson finished with 19 and Tamika Catchings added 16 for Indiana (13-15). Candace Parker scored six consecutive points to extend the Sparks’ lead to 60-50.

Source: Los Angeles Times September 05, 2016 01:30 UTC