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Sparks Outlast Storm in First Double-Overtime Thriller of WNBA Season

A 108-106 win in Seattle delivers a critical morale boost to Los Angeles as it fights for playoff positioning

Erica Wheeler #17 of the Seattle Storm drives to the basket in the first half against the Los Angeles Sparks at Crypto.com Arena on June 17, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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Overview

  • Dearica Hamby secured the victory with a contested layup 4.3 seconds into the second overtime and finished with 21 points and 13 rebounds
  • Rickea Jackson led the Sparks with 27 points and nine rebounds while Kelsey Plum added 22 points and seven assists to spearhead the comeback Rookie Cameron Brink chipped in seven points, four rebounds, three blocks and two steals in 12 minutes during her second game back from ACL surgery
  • Nneka Ogwumike poured in a season-high 37 points and grabbed 12 rebounds for Seattle, which saw several late leads slip away
  • Los Angeles improved to 12-15 with six wins in its last seven games, intensifying the battle for Western Conference playoff spots