Los Angeles Sparks 82, Chicago Sky 96
WNBA · 2026-07-17 · Winner: Chicago Sky
Chicago Sky defeated Los Angeles Sparks 96–82 on 2026-07-17 in WNBA play, a 14-point result. A 11-0 home team run ending at Q2 7:01 swung win probability 58% → 93%. 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 | 17 | 19 | 27 | 19 | 82 |
| Chicago Sky | 16 | 33 | 20 | 27 | 96 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 home team run ending at Q2 7:01 swung win probability 58% → 93%.
Why Los Angeles Sparks lost
- Lost Q2 19-33 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at Q2 7:01 (win probability 58% → 93% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 18-9.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Sky | 11–0 | Q2 7:01 | 58% → 93% |
| Los Angeles Sparks | 8–0 | Q3 1:24 | 99% → 88% |
| Chicago Sky | 10–0 | Q4 7:04 | 90% → 100% |