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The Sky beat the Sparks 96–82 at home on Jul 17, 2026.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  LA | 17 | 19 | 27 | 19 | 82 |
  CHI | 16 | 33 | 20 | 27 | 96 |
Los Angeles SparksChicago Sky| LA | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ariel Atkins | 34 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 3-11 | 1-6 |
| Erica Wheeler | 32 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 5-12 | 1-7 |
| Nneka Ogwumike | 31 | 18 | 12 | 4 | 8-15 | 2-5 |
| Rae Burrell | 31 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 3-7 | 0-1 |
| Dearica Hamby | 26 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 6-10 | 0-1 |
| Cameron Brink | 19 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 2-6 | 1-4 |
| Chance Gray | 15 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1-3 | 1-2 |
| Jihyun Park | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Emma Cannon | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Kate Martin | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 82 | 34 | 20 | 29-65 | 6-26 |
| CHI | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natasha Cloud | 32 | 15 | 6 | 9 | 5-10 | 3-6 |
| Azura Stevens | 28 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 5-12 | 0-3 |
| Sydney Taylor | 26 | 19 | 1 | 2 | 6-10 | 4-7 |
| Kamilla Cardoso | 24 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 6-8 | 0-0 |
| Courtney Vandersloot | 15 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 3-9 | 1-4 |
| Jacy Sheldon | 28 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 6-12 | 1-5 |
| Elizabeth Williams | 16 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2-6 | 0-0 |
| Gabriela Jaquez | 14 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 3-9 | 2-4 |
| Chloe Bibby | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Rachel Banham | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Aicha Coulibaly | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-1 |
| Totals | 96 | 34 | 27 | 37-80 | 11-32 |
Starters first, then by minutes. +/- is the team's point margin while he was on the floor.
This game's box score totals; green marks the better side (fewer turnovers and fouls are better).
| Team | Made | FG% | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA | 29-64 | 45% | 4-20 20% |
| CHI | 37-79 | 47% | 11-28 39% |
From charted shot locations; free throws have none. Both teams are drawn at one basket. Made and FG% follow the shot type chosen above; 3PT is always the threes. 2 heaves from beyond half court are left off the map. Descriptive history of this game.
LA offense ranks better in 2 of 4 matchups (1 by a clear margin) · CHI defense in 2 (1 by a clear margin)
CHI offense ranks better in 2 of 4 matchups · LA defense in 2
Season box-score numbers; ranks of 15 teams. A defense ranks well for allowing less and forcing more turnovers.
LACHIExpected pace: about 85 possessions a team (the two teams' average). Rank among 15 teams, 1st = best.
LACHICrew chiefRoy Gulbeyan · also working Ryan Sassano, Kelsey Reynolds
Counts per game across his last 40 games next to the league's over the same dates (bar: 90% range, dot: his average, line: the league's). History, not a forecast.
No lines posted yet: research the rotation against any number
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelsey Plum | 33.8 | 21.0 | 2.5 | 6.5 |
| Nneka Ogwumike | 31.4 | 18.0 | 9.7 | 3.2 |
| Dearica Hamby | 29.3 | 13.1 | 7.5 | 1.7 |
| Rae Burrell | 28.1 | 15.2 | 2.1 | 2.3 |
| Erica Wheeler | 27.2 | 8.7 | 1.5 | 4.8 |
| Ariel Atkins | 26.3 | 8.7 | 2.9 | 2.7 |
| Cameron Brink | 17.1 | 9.3 | 4.4 | 0.9 |
| Kiana Williams | 13.5 | 3.6 | 0.4 | 2.0 |
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skylar Diggins | 28.7 | 14.2 | 2.5 | 4.8 |
| Kamilla Cardoso | 27.2 | 15.2 | 7.7 | 2.6 |
| Natasha Cloud | 27.2 | 9.9 | 2.9 | 4.4 |
| Azura Stevens | 26.6 | 12.6 | 8.0 | 2.5 |
| Sydney Taylor | 21.1 | 14.5 | 1.5 | 1.3 |
| Gabriela Jaquez | 20.0 | 7.6 | 3.1 | 1.0 |
| Jacy Sheldon | 18.7 | 6.2 | 1.1 | 1.6 |
| Courtney Vandersloot | 18.0 | 8.0 | 2.4 | 4.6 |
LA offenseper gameCHI defenseRank among 15 teams, 1st = best; a longer bar is a better rank. A defense ranks well for allowing less: lower shooting percentages, fewer points and rebounds, more turnovers forced.
2026 · points a game by shot type · rank 1 = the most in the league · the tick on each bar is the league average
LA offense vs CHI defenseCHI offense vs LA defenseFrom play-by-play: transition = the first shot within 7 seconds of a defensive rebound, turnover or opponent score; putback = within 3 seconds of the team's own offensive rebound; the rest by the shot label (spot-up = the plain jump shot). Free throws from the box score. Hover a number for the league average. An approximation of play types, not tracking data.
LAForAgainst49% of LA's points come in the first half, 50% for the average team.
CHIForAgainst48% of CHI's points come in the first half, 50% for the average team.
Average points per game in each period, from box scores, over a team's last 17 games; overtime is pooled into the second half and the game. History, not a forecast: a team that leads late plays differently than one that trails, and a small window swings.
LA 2series8 CHI| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | LA 88 | CHI 95 | CHI+7 | +7 |
| Jul 17, 2026 | LA 82 | CHI 96 | CHI+14 | +14 |
| Jul 10, 2026 | CHI 87 | LA 102 | LA+15 | +15 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2025 | CHI 92 | LA 85 | CHI+7 | +7 |
| Jun 24, 2025 | LA 86 | CHI 97 | CHI+11 | +11 |
| May 25, 2025 | CHI 78 | LA 91 | LA+13 | +13 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2024 | LA 78 | CHI 92 | CHI+14 | +14 |
| Aug 17, 2024 | CHI 90 | LA 86 | CHI+4 | +4 |
| May 30, 2024 | LA 73 | CHI 83 | CHI+10 | +10 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2023 | CHI 76 | LA 75 | CHI+1 | +1 |
From box scores and play-by-play. Ratings are per 100 possessions (possessions estimated from box scores). Prop lines from DraftKings, FanDuel and BetMGM; hit rates are past games against a number, not a forecast or a pick. For information only, not betting advice. 21+ only. Gambling problem? Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER.
