Parker scores 16 in return, Sparks beat Aces 76-68

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nneka Ogwumike had 19 points and 11 rebounds, Candace Parker added 16 points in her return and the Los Angeles Sparks beat the Las Vegas Aces 76-68 on Thursday night.
Los Angeles missed its first seven shots of the fourth quarter until Chelsea Gray’s 3-pointer gave the Sparks a 66-62 lead with 5:48 remaining. Parker, back after missing five games, sank a 3-pointer with 2:30 remaining for a 74-68 lead.
Gray added 16 points and 10 assists for Los Angeles (12-8), whic