Ogwumike Sets All-Star Scoring Record as Malonga Dunks in Record-Setting WNBA Weekend
Nneka Ogwumike became the WNBA All-Star scoring leader as Dominique Malonga dunked for the first time in an All-Star game, helping Team Spoon defeat Team Coop 129–122 before a record 19,783 at Chicago’s United Center. Jonquel Jones earned the All-Star MVP, dedicating it to a late aunt, while the Chicago Sky were absent from the All-Star roster and commissioner Cathy Engelbert was booed during the trophy handoff, underscoring a weekend that felt celebratory despite league challenges.