MINNEAPOLIS (AP) " Nneka Ogwumike's short jumper with 3.1 seconds left gave the Los Angeles Sparks a 77-76 victory over the defending champion Minnesota Lynx for their first title in 14 years in the deciding game of the WNBA Finals. Lindsay Whalen's final shot from just inside halfcourt wasn't close, setting off Los Angeles' celebration as Parker and Sparks owner Magic Johnson embraced in a long hug. Moore had 23 points and 11 assists for the Lynx, who fell short of matching the WNBA record of four championships. Parker finally had help with the scoring when reserve Chelsea Gray reeled off 11 consecutive points for the Sparks. The officials signaled for a review, but never looked at the basket and Los Angeles led 73-71 with just over a minute left.

Source: New Zealand Herald October 21, 2016 02:37 UTC