WNBA Game Preview: Chicago Sky (4-11) vs. Los Angeles Sparks (5-11)

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Matchup Overview

TeamRecordConference RankLast 5 GamesHead-to-Head (2025)
Chicago Sky4–111–7 (East)1–41–1
Los Angeles Sparks5–113–9 (West)2–31–1

This is the third and final meeting between the two teams this season. The Sparks won the first matchup 91–78 on May 26, while the Sky responded with a 97–86 win on June 25.

Key Storylines

Sparks’ Home Woes: Los Angeles is just 1–6 at home and enters this game on a four-game home losing streak.

Sky’s Road Struggles: Chicago is 2–7 on the road, and this game marks the third stop on a tough four-game road trip.

Injury Watch:

Sparks: Cameron Brink (knee) and Rae Burrell (leg) are out.

Sky: Kamilla Cardoso is unavailable due to international duty at the FIBA AmeriCup.

Players to Watch

Los Angeles Sparks

Dearica Hamby: 16.3 PPG, 7.7 RPG, 3.8 APG, 1.9 SPG — the engine of LA’s frontcourt.

Kelsey Plum: Averaging 20.5 PPG this season and scored 28 and 20 points in the first two meetings vs. Chicago.

Azura Stevens: Coming off a 21-point performance in the last matchup.

Chicago Sky

Angel Reese: 11.7 PPG, 12.3 RPG — a double-double machine and focal point with Cardoso out.

Ariel Atkins: 14.8 PPG over her last 10 games, providing veteran leadership and scoring punch.

Rebecca Allen: Key two-way contributor, especially on the perimeter.

Team Stats Comparison (Season Averages)

CategorySparksSky
Points Per Game81.477.3
Opponent PPG89.184.9
FG%44.2%42.5%
Rebounds Per Game34.334.7
Assists Per Game18.818.9

Both teams are struggling defensively, but the Sparks have a slight edge in offensive efficiency.

GAME ODDS

Chicago Sky                        169.5

Los Angeles Sparks          – 8

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, June 28, 2025

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