Chicago Sky W vs Los Angeles Sparks W — 95:88, NBA W
NBA W
Thursday, August 6, 2026 • Wintrust Arena
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Sky W | 33 | 15 | 13 | 34 | 95 |
| Los Angeles Sparks W | 19 | 19 | 24 | 26 | 88 |
Team Statistics
| Stat | Chicago Sky W | Los Angeles Sparks W |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | 35/66 | 32/68 |
| 3-Pointers | 9/20 | 9/24 |
| Free Throws | 16/19 | 15/20 |
| Rebounds | 29 | 35 |
| Assists | 28 | 27 |
| Steals | 7 | 6 |
| Blocks | 6 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 16 |
Box Score
Top scorers
Chicago Sky W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N. CloudS | 31:37 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 6-10 | 2-5 | 1-1 |
| K. CardosoS | 29:22 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 4-9 | 0-0 | 7-9 |
| J. SheldonS | 28:50 | 15 | 0 | 3 | 5-10 | 3-5 | 2-2 |
| C. VanderslootS | 27:32 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 3-7 | 2-4 | 1-2 |
| A. CoulibalyS | 24:07 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 4-5 | 0-1 | 5-5 |
| E. Williams | 26:31 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 7-11 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| R. Banham | 13:03 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 3-6 | 2-4 | 0-0 |
| D. Carrington | 12:12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 3-7 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| G. Jaquez | 06:46 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 95 | 29 | 28 | 35-66 | 9-20 | 16-19 |
Los Angeles Sparks W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. HambyS | 33:30 | 22 | 14 | 4 | 8-12 | 1-2 | 5-8 |
| R. BurrellS | 31:23 | 13 | 2 | 5 | 4-8 | 2-4 | 3-3 |
| N. OgwumikeS | 29:53 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 5-13 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Erica WheelerS | 23:58 | 14 | 2 | 5 | 6-9 | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| A. AtkinsS | 20:52 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 3-10 | 2-7 | 0-0 |
| Monique Makani | 16:20 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1-5 | 0-2 | 1-2 |
| Ji-Hyun Park | 15:24 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 2-4 | 2-3 | 1-2 |
| C. Brink | 14:19 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 3-6 | 0-1 | 5-5 |
| C. Gray | 12:03 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| E. Cannon | 02:18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 88 | 35 | 27 | 32-68 | 9-24 | 15-20 |
Game Recap
The Chicago Sky defeated the Los Angeles Sparks 95-88, closing out a seven-point win in a competitive WNBA matchup. Chicago’s balanced offense was the difference, with multiple players contributing efficiently and the team generating strong ball movement throughout the game.
Key Takeaways
- →The Chicago Sky have a slight edge with a positive net rating of 2 compared to the Sparks' -4
- →The market slightly favors the Chicago Sky W with a 55
- →The Los Angeles Sparks have a slight rest advantage with 3 days off compared to Chicago's 2 days, and have played fewer games recently, which may reduce fatigue
- →Both teams are relatively healthy, with no significant injuries reported, which means full rosters are available
- →The Chicago Sky W have a slight edge playing at home with a better home record and higher PPG at Wintrust Arena