Sunday’s four-game slate delivered a clean split in tone: WNBA home teams controlled the night, while Joventut Badalona broke the pattern in Spain with a 96-88 road win over Baskonia.
The New York Liberty opened the WNBA portion with an 83-75 win over the Indiana Fever, the Toronto Tempo followed with an 85-68 result against the Chicago Sky, and the Los Angeles Sparks closed the run with an 89-72 victory over Portland. In the ACB, Joventut’s offense traveled, producing the highest point total of the day and the only road win on the schedule.
WNBA Home Teams Set the Tone
New York Liberty W 83, Indiana Fever W 75
The Liberty held serve at home in an 83-75 win over the Fever, creating separation in a game that stayed within reach but never flipped late. New York’s ability to finish the job mattered: against an Indiana team capable of forcing tempo and stretching possessions, the Liberty kept the game on their terms long enough to secure an eight-point result.
For New York, this was the kind of controlled home performance that reflects a team comfortable managing game state. The margin was not overwhelming, but the Liberty did enough to protect the floor and avoid the type of late-game instability that can turn tight matchups.
Toronto Tempo W 85, Chicago Sky W 68
Toronto delivered one of the night’s most convincing performances, beating Chicago 85-68. The 17-point margin matched the largest WNBA spread of the slate and underscored a game defined by Toronto’s control from a results standpoint.
The Tempo’s 85 points represented the second-highest WNBA total of the day, trailing only Los Angeles. Chicago, meanwhile, was held to 68, the lowest output among the three WNBA losing teams on Sunday. That combination created a decisive result and gave Toronto a clean home win without needing a narrow finish.
Los Angeles Sparks W 89, Portland W 72
Los Angeles produced the strongest WNBA scoring performance of the day, beating Portland 89-72. The Sparks reached the highest point total among the three WNBA winners and matched Toronto’s 17-point winning margin.
The result was notable for its clarity. Los Angeles did not simply edge Portland; it created enough distance to make the final score reflect sustained advantage. On a night when every WNBA home team won, the Sparks supplied the most productive offensive line of the group.
Joventut Delivers the Road Result in Spain
Joventut Badalona 96, Baskonia 88
Joventut Badalona authored the only road win of the day, defeating Baskonia 96-88 in ACB play. It was also the highest-scoring team performance on the slate, with Joventut reaching 96 points away from home.
That matters in context. While the WNBA games all followed the home-team script, Joventut broke through on the road and did it with enough offensive punch to withstand Baskonia’s 88. The eight-point margin mirrored New York’s win over Indiana, but the environment and scoring level gave Joventut’s result a different weight.
What Defined the Slate
The through line was control. New York handled a competitive game, Toronto and Los Angeles created matching 17-point cushions, and Joventut produced the day’s lone away victory behind the slate’s top offensive total.
Across all four games, winners scored at least 83 points. Three home teams won in the WNBA, but the ACB result prevented a full home sweep and gave Sunday its standout counterpunch. Joventut’s 96-88 win at Baskonia was the game that cut against the night’s trend — and the one that left the strongest road imprint.