Los Angeles Sparks at Chicago Sky
· Women's National Basketball AssociationSparks knock off defending champion Sky 98-91 in WNBA opener
Ogwumike made a jumper in the lane with 51.5 seconds left to extend Los Angeles’ lead to 94-91, and she deflected a pass at the other end that led to two free throws by Canada. Chicago turned it over again and Canada sealed it with two more free throws.
Canada also made three key free throws to tie it at 88 with 1.5 seconds left in regulation after getting fouled on a 3-point attempt.
Key offseason acquisition Liz Cambage added 12 points in 24 minutes for Los Angeles. Lexie Brown and Chennedy Carter also scored 12 points apiece.
Dana Evans scored a career-high 24 points in her debut with Chicago. Candace Parker had 21 points, six rebounds and six assists, but also six turnovers. Parker moved past Shannon Johnson for ninth on the WNBA career steals list.
Emma Meesseman had 12 points, eight rebounds and five assists in her first game with Chicago. Azura Stevens added 13 points and Courtney Vandersloot had 11 points and eight assists. Allie Quigley did not play due to a knee injury.
Regular Season Series
CHI wins series 2-1
Recent Plays
| 5th 0.0 |  |
End of Game | 98 - 91 |
| 5th 0.0 | |
End of the 1st Overtime | 98 - 91 |
| 5th 18.5 |  |
Dana Evans bad pass (Brittney Sykes steals) | 98 - 91 |
| 5th 27.3 | |
Tina Krajisnik enters the game for Emma Meesseman | 98 - 91 |
| 5th 27.3 | |
Sparkle Taylor enters the game for Courtney Vandersloot | 98 - 91 |
Statistics
 LA |
 CHI |
|
|---|---|---|
| 32-65 | FG | 36-70 |
| 49 | Field Goal % | 51 |
| 7-19 | 3PT | 7-22 |
| 37 | Three Point % | 32 |
| 27-33 | FT | 12-15 |
| 82 | Free Throw % | 80 |
| 36 | Rebounds | 31 |
| 8 | Offensive Rebounds | 6 |
| 28 | Defensive Rebounds | 25 |
| 20 | Assists | 28 |
| 19 | Steals | 11 |
| 4 | Blocks | 2 |
| 20 | Turnovers | 25 |
| 2 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 22 | Total Turnovers | 25 |
| 1 | Technical Fouls | 1 |
| 1 | Total Technical Fouls | 1 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 26 | Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 38 |
| 25 | Fast Break Points | 5 |
| 38 | Points in Paint | 46 |
| 20 | Fouls | 22 |
| 7 | Largest Lead | 10 |
Game Information
Location: Chicago, IL
Attendance: 8,111 · Capacity:
2025-26 Western Conference Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Minnesota |
- | 6 | W1 | 0.72727275 | 16 |
 Las Vegas |
0.5 | 6 | L1 | 0.71428573 | 15 |
 Golden State |
0.5 | 7 | W6 | 0.6956522 | 16 |
 Dallas |
2 | 8 | W3 | 0.6363636 | 14 |
 Portland |
6.5 | 12 | W1 | 0.42857143 | 9 |
 Los Angeles |
6.5 | 11 | L3 | 0.42105263 | 8 |
 Phoenix |
8 | 14 | L1 | 0.36363637 | 8 |
 Seattle |
10.5 | 17 | W1 | 0.26086956 | 6 |
2025-26 Eastern Conference Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Indiana |
- | 8 | W2 | 0.6 | 12 |
 New York |
- | 9 | L1 | 0.59090906 | 13 |
 Atlanta |
0.5 | 9 | L5 | 0.5714286 | 12 |
 Washington |
2 | 10 | L1 | 0.5 | 10 |
 Toronto |
3.5 | 12 | L3 | 0.42857143 | 9 |
 Chicago |
5.5 | 14 | W1 | 0.33333334 | 7 |
 Connecticut |
8 | 17 | L1 | 0.22727273 | 5 |
WNBA News
Saniya Rivers leaves Sun's loss with sprained left ankle
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Valkyries beat the expansion Tempo 83-75 for 6th straight victory
— Janelle Salaun scored 26 points and the Golden State Valkyries held off the expansion Toronto Tempo 83-75 on Wednesday night for their sixth straight victory.
Precautionary moves: Clark in, Boston out (leg) vs Sparks
Caitlin Clark will play Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Sparks while Aliyah Boston will sit, the two will switch against Phoenix Thursday.