WNBA: Los Angeles Sparks 76 vs. Tulsa Shock 75 - SportsPageMagazine.com

The WNBA's No.1 overall pick, Nneka Ogwumike has fitted well in the spotlight with the Sparks. (WNBA: Los Angeles Sparks 76 vs. Tulsa Shock 75, Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA. May 29, 2012.)

Nneka Ogwumike #30, Alana Beard #0. (WNBA: Los Angeles Sparks 76 vs. Tulsa Shock 75, Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA. May 29, 2012.)

Candace Parker #3 leads on the breakaway. (WNBA: Los Angeles Sparks 76 vs. Tulsa Shock 75, Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA. May 29, 2012.)

Candace Parker #3 snags a high pass one-handed. (WNBA: Los Angeles Sparks 76 vs. Tulsa Shock 75, Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA. May 29, 2012.)

Former Stanford teammates, The Shock's Kayla Pedersen #14 and the Sparks' Nneka Ogwumike #30. (WNBA: Los Angeles Sparks 76 vs. Tulsa Shock 75, Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA. May 29, 2012.)

Tulsa's Ivory Latta #12, hook shot, over of the reach of Candace Parker #3 and Nneka Ogwumike #30.(WNBA: Los Angeles Sparks 76 vs. Tulsa Shock 75, Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA. May 29, 2012.)

Nneka Ogwumike #30, reacts to an official's call. (WNBA: Los Angeles Sparks 76 vs. Tulsa Shock 75, Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA. May 29, 2012.)

The Sparks' DeLisha Milton-Jones #8, defends Kayla Pedersen #14. (WNBA: Los Angeles Sparks 76 vs. Tulsa Shock 75, Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA. May 29, 2012.)

DeLisha Milton-Jones #8, Kayla Pedersen #14. (WNBA: Los Angeles Sparks 76 vs. Tulsa Shock 75, Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA. May 29, 2012.)

The Sparks' Nneka Ogwumike #30 contests her former Stanford teammate, Kayla Pedersen #14 for a rebound.(WNBA: Los Angeles Sparks 76 vs. Tulsa Shock 75, Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA. May 29, 2012.)

Alana Beard #0, goes in for a layup. (WNBA: Los Angeles Sparks 76 vs. Tulsa Shock 75, Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA. May 29, 2012.)

Candace Parker #3 on a turnaround move, goes past Kayla Pedersen #14. (WNBA: Los Angeles Sparks 76 vs. Tulsa Shock 75, Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA. May 29, 2012.)

Alana Beard #0. (WNBA: Los Angeles Sparks 76 vs. Tulsa Shock 75, Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA. May 29, 2012.)

DeLisha Milton-Jones #8 was tied for the Sparks' game-high of 16 points, scoring from the perimeter. (WNBA: Los Angeles Sparks 76 vs. Tulsa Shock 75, Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA. May 29, 2012.)

Ivory Latta #12 and Kristi Toliver #20 chase after a loose ball. (WNBA: Los Angeles Sparks 76 vs. Tulsa Shock 75, Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA. May 29, 2012.)

The Sparks' Marissa Coleman #25, scores over Karima Christmas #13. (WNBA: Los Angeles Sparks 76 vs. Tulsa Shock 75, Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA. May 29, 2012.)

Nneka Ogwumike #30 denies Lynetta Kizer's #22 driving layup inside. (WNBA: Los Angeles Sparks 76 vs. Tulsa Shock 75, Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA. May 29, 2012.)

The Shock's Riquna Williams #1 led her team with 19 points, shooting Marissa Coleman #25. (WNBA: Los Angeles Sparks 76 vs. Tulsa Shock 75, Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA. May 29, 2012.)

Jantel Lavender #42 cuts off driving lanes for Tulsa's Temeka Johnson #2. (WNBA: Los Angeles Sparks 76 vs. Tulsa Shock 75, Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA. May 29, 2012.)

Marissa Coleman #25, breakaway opportunity, with Tulsa's Temeka Johnson #2, Karima Christmas #13 in pursuit. (WNBA: Los Angeles Sparks 76 vs. Tulsa Shock 75, Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA. May 29, 2012.)

Candace Parker #3 had another double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds. (WNBA: Los Angeles Sparks 76 vs. Tulsa Shock 75, Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA. May 29, 2012.)

Tulsa's Chante Black #11 looks to pass as Candace Parker #3 defends. (WNBA: Los Angeles Sparks 76 vs. Tulsa Shock 75, Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA. May 29, 2012.)

Kristi Toliver #20 drives from the corner. (WNBA: Los Angeles Sparks 76 vs. Tulsa Shock 75, Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA. May 29, 2012.)

Kristi Toliver #20 and Scholanda Dorrell #5 chase after a loose ball. (WNBA: Los Angeles Sparks 76 vs. Tulsa Shock 75, Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA. May 29, 2012.)

Jennifer Lacy #21 looks to defend the Sparks' Nneka Ogwumike #30. (WNBA: Los Angeles Sparks 76 vs. Tulsa Shock 75, Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA. May 29, 2012.)

Down, but not out was Temeka Johnson #2, who returned against her former team, the Sparks. (WNBA: Los Angeles Sparks 76 vs. Tulsa Shock 75, Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA. May 29, 2012.)

Sparks' rookie April Sykes #24, Tulsa's Ivory Latta #12. (WNBA: Los Angeles Sparks 76 vs. Tulsa Shock 75, Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA. May 29, 2012.)

Temeka Johnson #2 looks for room around Jantel Lavender #42. (WNBA: Los Angeles Sparks 76 vs. Tulsa Shock 75, Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA. May 29, 2012.)

Sparks' Head Coach Carol Ross and Candace Parker #3. (WNBA: Los Angeles Sparks 76 vs. Tulsa Shock 75, Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA. May 29, 2012.)

Tulsa's Temeka Johnson #2. (WNBA: Los Angeles Sparks 76 vs. Tulsa Shock 75, Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA. May 29, 2012.)

Tulsa's Temeka Johnson #2. (WNBA: Los Angeles Sparks 76 vs. Tulsa Shock 75, Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA. May 29, 2012.)

Kristi Toliver #20. (WNBA: Los Angeles Sparks 76 vs. Tulsa Shock 75, Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA. May 29, 2012.)

The Sparks' Kristi Toliver #20, grabs a second chance rebound late in the game. (WNBA: Los Angeles Sparks 76 vs. Tulsa Shock 75, Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA. May 29, 2012.)

Kristi Toliver #20, launches a game-winning 3-point buzzer beater shot to give the Sparks a dramatic 76-75 win over the Shock. (WNBA: Los Angeles Sparks 76 vs. Tulsa Shock 75. Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA. May 29, 2012.)

An official signals the Sparks' Kristi Toliver's #20 buzzer-beater 3-point game-winning shot to be good, to the dismay of the Tulsa players. (WNBA: Los Angeles Sparks 76 vs. Tulsa Shock 75, Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA. May 29, 2012.)

Jubilant Sparks' teammates celebrate the last-second win with Kristi Toliver #20. (WNBA: Los Angeles Sparks 76 vs. Tulsa Shock 75, Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA. May 29, 2012.)

Despite committing a WNBA-record 14 turnovers, the Sparks' Kristi Toliver #20, had her first-ever game-winning shot in the league. (WNBA: Los Angeles Sparks 76 vs. Tulsa Shock 75, Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA. May 29, 2012.)

Sparks' teammates embrace game-winning hero, Kristi Toliver #20. (WNBA: Los Angeles Sparks 76 vs. Tulsa Shock 75, Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA. May 29, 2012.)

Kristi Toliver #20, postgame interview. (WNBA: Los Angeles Sparks 76 vs. Tulsa Shock 75, Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA. May 29, 2012.)