Nneka Ogwumike delivered a legendary moment on the WNBA's 30th anniversary, drilling a corner 3-pointer with less than a second remaining to lift the Los Angeles Sparks past the New York Liberty 98-97. The capacity crowd of 18,043 at Crypto.com Arena erupted as Ogwumike finished with a game-high 24 points, including the shot that capped a stunning comeback.

The Sparks trailed by 17 points in the third quarter before mounting their rally. New York led 97-95 after Breanna Stewart's free throw with 10.3 seconds left, setting up the final play. Erica Wheeler found Ogwumike behind the arc, and the veteran forward calmly sank her second three of the night to send Los Angeles home winners.

Ogwumike's return to the Sparks this season after two years with Seattle Storm made the moment more poignant. As the longtime players' association president who helped negotiate the latest collective bargaining agreement, she acknowledged the emotional significance during the anniversary celebration that honored the league's pioneers.

Her coach Lynne Roberts captured the significance perfectly: nobody else could have authored this script. The victory not only preserved Los Angeles' perfect record but reminded everyone why the WNBA's original franchises remain central to its identity.