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Nneka Ogwumike called game — and Chiney is still processing it!

On the 30th anniversary celebration of the WNBA’s first-ever game, the Los Angeles Sparks and New York Liberty delivered an instant classic. Chiney reacts to her sister Nneka hitting the game-winner, what the moment meant for LA, and why Court Origins night became much bigger than one shot.

ESPN’s Angel Gray joins live from Los Angeles to take us behind the scenes of the celebration, the alumni reunion, Lisa Leslie’s powerful halftime speech, and the emotion inside the arena. Angel also breaks down how the Sparks erased New York’s physical advantage by pushing pace, winning key rebounds, and leaning on Nneka’s veteran leadership late.

Then, Angel finds Nneka for a postgame moment as she explains what was going through her mind on the final shot, why honoring the legends made the night so emotional, and where this game ranks in her career.

Chiney closes with a personal reflection on Nneka’s return to LA, her leadership, her legacy, and why this was a perfect showcase of the WNBA.

In this episode:

Chiney reacts to Nneka Ogwumike’s game-winner
Sparks complete a comeback vs. the Liberty
Angel Gray reports live from Court Origins night in LA
WNBA legends are honored on the 30th anniversary celebration
Lisa Leslie delivers a powerful halftime message
Nneka reflects on history, legacy, and “rewriting history”
How LA’s pace and rebounding changed the game late
Chiney shares what this moment meant to Nneka’s sister

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