Los Angeles Sparks 88, Chicago Sky 95
WNBA · 2026-08-05 · Winner: Chicago Sky
Chicago Sky defeated Los Angeles Sparks 95–88 on 2026-08-05 in WNBA play, a 7-point result. A 13-0 home team run ending at Q1 1:09 swung win probability 66% → 97%. 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 | 19 | 19 | 24 | 26 | 88 |
| Chicago Sky | 33 | 15 | 13 | 34 | 95 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 13-0 home team run ending at Q1 1:09 swung win probability 66% → 97%.
Why Los Angeles Sparks lost
- Lost Q1 19-33 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 13-0 run ending at Q1 1:09 (win probability 66% → 97% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 16-12.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Sky | 13–0 | Q1 1:09 | 66% → 97% |
| Los Angeles Sparks | 8–0 | Q2 8:17 | 97% → 84% |
| Los Angeles Sparks | 11–0 | Q3 7:21 | 98% → 77% |
| Chicago Sky | 8–0 | Q4 4:53 | 79% → 100% |