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07-18 07:30

96 - 82

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78%TO

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Ended96 - 82

10:00

Hamby vs. Cardoso (Vanderslot gets possession)

0-0

9:39

Cardozo missed a layup on a drive

0-0

9:37

Ogumik defended the rebound

0-0

9:15

Weller received an assist from Ogumik and made a drifting shot

0-2

9:04

Vanderslot's quick-stop jumper missed a three-pointer

0-2

9:02

Ogumik defended the rebound

0-2

8:48

Hamby's two-point shot was blocked by Cardozo

0-2

8:45

Crowder defended the rebound

0-2

8:40

Stevens missed a three-pointer

0-2

8:37

Weiler defensively rebounded

0-2

8:19

Hamby received an assist from Lehr and scored on a layup

0-4

8:10

Vandersloot made a secondary dribble error

0-4

8:00

Ogumik missed a jump shot

0-4

7:58

Stevens defended the rebound

0-4

7:45

Stevens received an assist from Crowder and hit a pull-up jumper

2-4

7:31

Lehr hit a two-pointer

2-6

7:13

Vandersloot missed a pull-up jumper

2-6

7:09

Hamby defended the rebound

2-6

7:06

Vanderslot committed a personal foul

2-6

6:54

Ogumik received an assist from Lehr and hit a pull-up jumper

2-8

6:37

Taylor missed a three-pointer

2-8

6:35

Atkins defensively rebounded

2-8

6:32

Atkins missed a pull-up jumper

2-8

6:31

Taylor committed an off-ball foul

2-8

6:31

(06:31) [Spark referee initiates video replay (replay confirms correct decision)

2-8

6:31

Sky made a substitution, with Sheldon coming on to replace Vanderslot

2-8

6:31

Spark grabbed the offensive rebound

2-8

6:25

Weller missed a three-pointer

2-8

6:21

Cardozo defensively rebounded

2-8

6:09

Cardozo received an assist from Crowder and scored on a layup

4-8

5:54

Lehr made a mistake while dribbling out of bounds

4-8

5:39

Sheldon missed a three-pointer

4-8

5:36

Cardoso grabbed offensive rebounds

4-8

5:35

Cardozo's drifting shot missed

4-8

5:34

Ogumik defended the rebound

4-8

5:30

Hamby made a passing error while stepping on the line

4-8

5:18

Stevens received an assist from Crowder and hit a pull-up jumper

6-8

4:56

Weller missed a three-pointer with a pull-up jumper

6-8

4:53

Crowder defended the rebound

6-8

4:45

Taylor hit a step-back three-pointer

9-8

4:30

Stevens committed a personal foul

9-8

4:30

Official pause

9-8

4:30

Sky made a substitution, Williams came on to replace Cardozo

9-8

4:30

Sky made a substitution, with Jaquez coming in to replace Taylor

9-8

4:30

Sparks made substitutions, with Gray coming on for Hamby

9-8

4:30

Spark made substitutions, with Blink coming on to replace Weller

9-8

4:20

Atkins received an assist from Lehr and hit a jumper

9-10

3:57

Stevens missed a pull-up jumper

9-10

3:55

Brink defended the rebound

9-10

3:55

Blink's passing error led to Stevens stealing the ball

9-10

3:50

Crowder missed a three-pointer

9-10

3:49

Brink defended the rebound

9-10

3:29

Lehr missed a two-point jumper

9-10

3:27

Crowder defended the rebound

9-10

3:18

Stevens received an assist from Crowder and made a drifting shot

11-10

3:11

Stevens committed a personal foul

11-10

3:11

Sky made substitutions, Bibby came on to replace Stevens

11-10

3:03

Blink's three-pointer missed

11-10

3:00

Ogumik grabbed offensive rebounds

11-10

2:56

Ogumik missed a fadeaway jumper

11-10

2:55

Jacquez defended the rebound

11-10

2:43

Sheldon received an assist from Jaquez and hit a step-back jumper

13-10

2:31

Ogumik received an assist from Gray and hit a three-pointer

13-13

2:18

Jaquez missed a layup on a drive

13-13

2:17

Spark grabbed a defensive rebound

13-13

2:17

Sky made a substitution, with Benham coming on to replace Crowder

13-13

2:17

Spark made substitutions, with Hamby coming on for Ogumik

13-13

2:09

Hamby committed an offensive foul

13-13

2:09

Hamby committed an offensive foul and committed a mistake

13-13

2:09

Spark made substitutions, Park Ji-hyun came on to replace Le'er

13-13

1:53

Benham missed a three-pointer

13-13

1:52

Spark grabbed a defensive rebound

13-13

1:35

Blink made a 3-second turnover

13-13

1:35

Spark made a substitution, with Weller coming on to replace Atkins

13-13

1:22

Bibby missed a step-back jumper

13-13

1:20

Weiler defensively rebounded

13-13

1:14

Weiler hit a pull-up jumper from long distance

13-15

1:02

Sheldon missed a pull-up jumper

13-15

1:00

Weiler defensively rebounded

13-15

48.6

Blink missed a two-point shot

13-15

46.9

Jacquez defended the rebound

13-15

32.4

Jacquez made a passing error and the ball was intercepted by Hamby

13-15

29.1

Hamby scored a two-point layup

13-17

15.6

Gray committed a personal foul

13-17

2.3

Sheldon received an assist from Benham and hit a two-pointer

15-17

2.3

Blink committed a shooting foul

15-17

2.3

Sheldon made free throws

16-17

0.0

Gray's three-pointer missed with a pull-up jumper

16-17

0.0

Spark grabbed the offensive rebound

16-17

0.0

End of the first quarter

16-17

Match Info

Chicago Sky dominate Los Angeles Sparks 96-82 in a commanding all-around performance

The Chicago Sky solidified their place among the WNBA’s elite on July 18, defeating the Los Angeles Sparks 96-82 at Wintrust Arena. The Sky used a balanced scoring attack and suffocating defense to control the game from start to finish, never trailing after the opening minutes.

Match overview

Chicago came out with intensity, particularly on the defensive end, holding the Sparks to just 38% shooting in the first half. The Sky built a 15-point lead by halftime, 51-36, and never allowed Los Angeles to mount a serious comeback. The Sparks had brief spurts in the third quarter, cutting the deficit to nine, but Chicago responded each time with timely baskets and stops.

The Sky’s ball movement was a highlight, with the team recording 28 assists on 36 made field goals. Los Angeles struggled to find consistent offensive rhythm and were forced into 17 turnovers, which Chicago converted into 22 points.

Key moments

Fast start: Chicago opened the game on a 14-4 run, setting the tone for the rest of the contest. Their defense forced three turnovers in the first four minutes.
Second-quarter separation: The Sky outscored the Sparks 28-18 in the second period, with their bench contributing 12 points during that stretch.
Third-quarter response: After Los Angeles cut the lead to 67-58, Chicago’s backcourt answered with a quick 7-0 run to restore a comfortable margin.
Fourth-quarter control: The Sky maintained a double-digit lead throughout the final period, with their starters playing efficient minutes to close out the win.

Standout players

Chicago’s guard led the way with 24 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists, shooting 10-of-15 from the field. The Sky’s center added a double-double with 18 points and 12 rebounds, dominating the paint on both ends. For the Sparks, their star forward scored 26 points and grabbed 9 rebounds, but lacked sufficient support from the rest of the lineup. Los Angeles’s starting backcourt combined for just 15 points on 5-of-18 shooting.

Impact on the standings

The win improved Chicago’s record to 18-8, keeping them near the top of the WNBA standings and in contention for a top-two seed. The Sparks fell to 11-15, sliding further down the playoff picture. The Sky showed why they are considered a championship contender, blending offensive firepower with defensive discipline.

For Los Angeles, this loss continued a pattern of inconsistent play on the road. They will need to tighten their defense and find more secondary scoring if they hope to make a postseason push. The Sky, meanwhile, look increasingly dangerous as the regular season enters its second half.