Los Angeles Sparks @ Chicago Sky
Sparks close 1st half on 18-2 run; cruise by Sky 93-80
ROSEMONT, Ill. -- Candace Parker scored 17 of her 26 points in the first half and the Los Angeles Sparks used a decisive second quarter to cruise to a 93-80 win over the Chicago Sky on Tuesday night.
Chicago was within two with 3:55 left before halftime, but Los Angeles closed the opening 20 minutes with an 18-2 run for a 53-35 lead. Kristi Toliver started the spurt with a 3-pointer and Parker scored the final six points.
Parker scored the first five Los Angeles points of the third quarter, including a coast-to-coast layup and a 3-pointer, and the Sparks led by double figures for the entire second half.
Nneka Ogwumike had 19 points, nine rebounds and four assists and Jantel Lavender scored 16 on 7-of-9 shooting for Los Angeles (4-0), which was ranked No. 2 in the AP WNBA power poll. Kristi Toliver had 11 points and 10 assists and the Sparks finished with 27 assists on 30 field goals. Parker was just 6 of 15 from the field but hit 12 of 14 free throws and grabbed nine rebounds.
Jamierra Faulkner scored 17 points with a career-high 10 assists for No. 7 Chicago (1-3), which was without point guard Courtney Vandersloot for a second straight game. The Sky turned it over 15 times and Elena Delle Donne was held to eight points.
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Rosemont, IL

Referee:Tiffany Bird
Referee:Eric Brewton
Referee:Kurt Walker

2025-26 Standings
| Western Conference | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | 4 | 2 | .667 | - | L1 |
| Minnesota | 4 | 2 | .667 | - | W2 |
| Golden State | 3 | 2 | .600 | 0.5 | L1 |
| Dallas | 3 | 3 | .500 | 1 | L1 |
| Los Angeles | 3 | 3 | .500 | 1 | W2 |
| Portland | 3 | 3 | .500 | 1 | W1 |
| Phoenix | 2 | 4 | .333 | 2 | L2 |
| Seattle | 2 | 4 | .333 | 2 | W1 |
| Eastern Conference | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 3 | 1 | .750 | - | W1 |
| Indiana | 4 | 2 | .667 | - | W3 |
| New York | 3 | 2 | .600 | 0.5 | L1 |
| Chicago | 3 | 3 | .500 | 1 | L2 |
| Washington | 2 | 2 | .500 | 1 | L1 |
| Toronto | 3 | 4 | .429 | 1.5 | L2 |
| Connecticut | 1 | 6 | .143 | 3.5 | L1 |
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