Liberty lose to Sparks at buzzer after squandering 17-point third-quarter lead
The Liberty squandered a 17-point third-quarter lead. They got complacent and it resulted in them fighting with the Sparks down the stretch, only to lose on Nneka Ogwumike’s buzzer-beating 3-pointer.
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WNBA New York Liberty Liberty lose to Sparks at buzzer after squandering 17-point third-quarter lead By Madeline Kenney Published June 21, 2026, 11:01 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google LOS ANGELES — The Liberty fell to the Sparks 98-97 Sunday, and they have no one to blame but themselves. The Liberty squandered a 17-point third-quarter lead. They got complacent and it resulted in them fighting with the Sparks down the stretch, only to lose on Nneka Ogwumike’s buzzer-beating 3-pointer. It was Kelsey Plum and Rae Burrell who led the Sparks’ charge back into the game. The rest of Los Angeles just followed suit, including the fans who came alive during the Sparks rally.
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