Chicago SkyvsLos Angeles Sparks
CHI 87/LA 102
Things to say
The Sparks beat the Sky 102-87 at home in LA.
01
opener
Sparks took care of business at home, 102-87 over Chicago. Never really felt close in the second half. LA just controlled the paint all night.
02
key player
Nneka went off — 25 and 12, absolute clinic. She ate them up inside every possession.
03
hot take
Chicago's got no answer down low right now. That roster's a mess until they figure out the frontcourt.
04
deep cut
Erica Wheeler quietly dropped 8 dimes running the show. Sparks move totally different when she's got it going.
05
exit
Anyway, Sparks are finally clawing back toward .500 — curious to see if they keep it rolling next game.
The recap
Sparks handled business at home, cruising past Chicago 102-87. Nneka Ogwumike put on an absolute clinic with a 25-and-12 double-double, doing damage in the paint all night while Erica Wheeler set the table with 8 dimes.
Chicago never really had an answer, and once LA pulled away they never looked back. Cardoso's 15 was about all the Sky could muster, and they took the L to fall to 7-15.