Ogwumike scores 26, Williams has 8 steals for Storm record in 98-67 win over Sparks

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Nneka Ogwumike scored a season-high 26 points as the Seattle Storm defeated the Los Angeles Sparks 98-67. Gabby Williams set a new club record with eight steals, contributing significantly to Seattle's defensive efforts. Skylar Diggins and Eric Wheeler added 15 points each, while reserve Alysha Clark scored 14 points, showcasing a balanced offensive attack. The Sparks faced challenges with injuries, missing key players Kelsey Plum and Odyssey Sims. Rickea Jackson led Los Angeles with 17 points, supported by Azurá Stevens' 16 points and 10 rebounds.

Diggins' performance moved her into the league's top 10 for career assists, and Ogwumike advanced to fourth in career field goals. The Storm’s defense forced 22 turnovers from the Sparks, resulting in 31 points for Seattle. With this victory, the Storm improved to 7-5 in the standings.

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