Nneka Ogwumike's short jumper with 3.1 seconds left gave the Los Angeles Sparks a 77-76 victory over the defending champion Minnesota Lynx for their first title in 14 years in the deciding game of the WNBA finals.
The league MVP joined her teammates in celebration after finishing with 12 points and 12 rebounds.
Candace Parker had 28 points and 12 rebounds to earn MVP honors of the finals. It was Parker's first WNBA title.
"She's been through so much," Ogwumike said of Parker. "She's probably the most misunderstood person in the league. I told her I wanted her to get one.
"She had an awesome game tonight. She's been our leader."
Rebekkah Brunson made one of two free throws with 23 seconds left to give the Lynx a 74-73 lead.
Parker answered with a lay-up on the other end that Maya Moore countered with a jumper with 15 seconds remaining.
Ogwumike's first try for the win was off the mark, but she worked her way over to the loose ball for another attempt that she coolly swished.
Lindsay Whalen's final shot from just inside halfcourt wasn't close, setting off Los Angeles' celebration as Parker and Sparks owner Magic Johnson embraced in a long hug.
