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Ogwumike sisters combine for 35 points to lead Sparks past Dream

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Nneka Ogwumike scored 20 points on 9-of-11 shooting, Chiney Ogwumike had a season-high 15 points and the Los Angeles Sparks beat the visiting Atlanta Dream 85-78 on Thursday.

Nneka Ogwumike sank a 3-pointer with 1:50 left in the fourth quarter to give Los Angeles an 83-70 lead. Aari McDonald scored the next six points for Atlanta, but Chiney Ogwumike made a key steal with less than a minute to play and Jordin Canada made two free throws at 33.9 for a nine-point lead.

We’re here for the vibes <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TimeToShow?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TimeToShow</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/nnekaogwumike?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@nnekaogwumike</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ecambage?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ecambage</a> <a href="https://t.co/41myF7mHr6">pic.twitter.com/41myF7mHr6</a> Brittney Sykes and Katie Lou Samuelson each added 12 points for Los Angeles (12-14), which won its second straight to end a seven-game homestand.

Nneka Ogwumike passed Tangela Smith for 21st on the WNBA's career scoring list. McDonald and Tiffany Hayes each scored 18 points for Atlanta (12-15).

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