Los Angeles Sparks 86, Chicago Sky 97
WNBA · 2025-06-24 · Winner: Chicago Sky
Chicago Sky defeated Los Angeles Sparks 97–86 on 2025-06-24 in WNBA play, a 11-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at Q4 6:22 swung win probability 23% → 91%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Los Angeles Sparks lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Sparks | 29 | 19 | 21 | 17 | 86 |
| Chicago Sky | 17 | 25 | 25 | 30 | 97 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at Q4 6:22 swung win probability 23% → 91%.
Why Los Angeles Sparks lost
- Lost Q4 17-30 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at Q3 9:01 (win probability 7% → 45% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 18-13.
- Outscored 25-15 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 3 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Sky | 11–0 | Q3 9:01 | 7% → 45% |
| Chicago Sky | 9–0 | Q4 6:22 | 23% → 91% |