Los Angeles Sparks at Chicago Sky
· Women's National Basketball AssociationParker leads LA Sparks to 88-77 win over Chicago Sky
Kristi Toliver scored 11 of her 20 points in the fourth quarter as Los Angeles (3-14) outscored the Sky 14-4 in the final 4:18. Toliver started the decisive run with a 3-pointer and contributed six points. Parker had 10 points in the fourth quarter.
Parker, in just her second game of the season, hit 12 of 20 shots, 7 of 8 free throws, grabbed nine rebounds, had four assists and two blocks. The former MVP had 12 points in her return from a self-imposed rest for the first half of the season.
Elena Delle Donne had 21 points for the Sky (11-8) and Courtney Vandersloot tied her team record with 13 assists.
Regular Season Series
LA wins series 2-0
Recent Plays
| 4th 0.0 |  |
End of Game | 88 - 77 |
| 4th 0.0 | |
End of the 4th Quarter | 88 - 77 |
| 4th 21.0 |  |
Cappie Pondexter bad pass (Temeka Johnson steals) | 88 - 77 |
| 4th 23.0 |  |
Temeka Johnson enters the game for Candace Parker | 88 - 77 |
| 4th 32.0 | |
Jessica Breland defensive rebound | 88 - 77 |
Statistics
 LA |
 CHI |
|
|---|---|---|
| 32-66 | FG | 28-67 |
| 48 | Field Goal % | 42 |
| 3-9 | 3PT | 2-11 |
| 33 | Three Point % | 18 |
| 21-25 | FT | 19-21 |
| 84 | Free Throw % | 90 |
| 33 | Rebounds | 31 |
| 7 | Offensive Rebounds | 8 |
| 26 | Defensive Rebounds | 23 |
| 17 | Assists | 20 |
| 7 | Steals | 3 |
| 7 | Blocks | 6 |
| 6 | Turnovers | 9 |
| 1 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 7 | Total Turnovers | 9 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 8 | Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 8 |
| 8 | Fast Break Points | 8 |
| 42 | Points in Paint | 34 |
| 15 | Fouls | 20 |
Game Information
Location: Rosemont, IL
Attendance: 7,014 · Capacity:
2025-26 Western Conference Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Minnesota |
- | 9 | L2 | 0.775 | 31 |
 Golden State |
2 | 11 | W4 | 0.725 | 29 |
 Las Vegas |
4 | 13 | W3 | 0.675 | 27 |
 Dallas |
7 | 16 | W4 | 0.6 | 24 |
 Portland |
15 | 24 | L1 | 0.4 | 16 |
 Los Angeles |
16 | 25 | W2 | 0.375 | 15 |
 Phoenix |
17 | 26 | W1 | 0.35 | 14 |
 Seattle |
23 | 32 | L1 | 0.2 | 8 |
2025-26 Eastern Conference Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Atlanta |
- | 14 | W1 | 0.65 | 26 |
 Indiana |
- | 14 | W2 | 0.65 | 26 |
 New York |
2 | 16 | W1 | 0.6 | 24 |
 Washington |
2 | 16 | L1 | 0.6 | 24 |
 Chicago |
11 | 25 | L3 | 0.375 | 15 |
 Toronto |
15 | 29 | L4 | 0.275 | 11 |
 Connecticut |
16 | 30 | L3 | 0.25 | 10 |
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