Chicago Sky W vs Los Angeles Sparks W — 96:82, NBA W
NBA W
Friday, July 17, 2026 • Wintrust Arena
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Sky W | 16 | 33 | 20 | 27 | 96 |
| Los Angeles Sparks W | 17 | 19 | 27 | 19 | 82 |
Team Statistics
| Stat | Chicago Sky W | Los Angeles Sparks W |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | 37/80 | 29/65 |
| 3-Pointers | 11/32 | 6/26 |
| Free Throws | 11/16 | 18/23 |
| Rebounds | 34 | 34 |
| Assists | 27 | 20 |
| Steals | 5 | 4 |
| Blocks | 3 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 18 |
Box Score
Top scorers
Chicago Sky W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N. CloudS | 31:53 | 15 | 6 | 9 | 5-10 | 3-6 | 2-2 |
| A. StevensS | 27:51 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 5-12 | 0-3 | 2-5 |
| S. TaylorS | 26:10 | 19 | 1 | 2 | 6-10 | 4-7 | 3-4 |
| K. CardosoS | 24:18 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 6-8 | 0-0 | 1-2 |
| C. VanderslootS | 15:20 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 3-9 | 1-4 | 2-2 |
| J. Sheldon | 27:40 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 6-12 | 1-5 | 1-1 |
| E. Williams | 15:42 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2-6 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| G. Jaquez | 13:54 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 3-9 | 2-4 | 0-0 |
| Chloe Bibby | 08:47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| R. Banham | 05:03 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| A. Coulibaly | 03:22 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 96 | 34 | 27 | 37-80 | 11-32 | 11-16 |
Los Angeles Sparks W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. AtkinsS | 33:57 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 3-11 | 1-6 | 2-2 |
| Erica WheelerS | 31:42 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 5-12 | 1-7 | 3-4 |
| R. BurrellS | 31:19 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 3-7 | 0-1 | 3-5 |
| N. OgwumikeS | 31:16 | 18 | 12 | 4 | 8-15 | 2-5 | 0-0 |
| D. HambyS | 26:20 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 6-10 | 0-1 | 6-8 |
| C. Brink | 18:38 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 2-6 | 1-4 | 4-4 |
| C. Gray | 14:40 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1-3 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Ji-Hyun Park | 08:22 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| E. Cannon | 02:22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| K. Martin | 01:24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 82 | 34 | 20 | 29-65 | 6-26 | 18-23 |
Game Recap
The Chicago Sky defeated the Los Angeles Sparks 96-82, pulling away for a 14-point win behind a balanced offensive performance and strong perimeter production. Chicago’s ball movement was a major factor, as the Sky finished with 27 assists and consistently created quality looks throughout the game.
Key Takeaways
- →The Chicago Sky W have a slight edge with a better Net Rating (-2
- →The Los Angeles Sparks W have a slightly better record and a higher Courtframe Power Index, suggesting they are the stronger team
- →The Los Angeles Sparks W have a slight edge with a better overall record and a balanced road performance
- →Both teams are relatively healthy, but the Los Angeles Sparks W have a slight edge in offensive rating and player impact, particularly with K
- →The Los Angeles Sparks W have a slightly better record and offensive rating, despite a weaker defensive rating compared to the Chicago Sky W