The Chicago Sky are still in pursuit of their first win of the season. They will have to go through the Los Angeles Sparks to get it.
The Sky got off to a rough start this season following back-to-back losses to the Indiana Fever and New York Liberty. They lost by 35 points and 25 points, respectively.
Angel Reese has struggled to get going during her sophomore campaign and failed to make a field goal in the Sky’s 99-74 loss to the Liberty on Thursday, shooting 0-for-8 from the field. However, Reese’s defense looked solid with 12 rebounds and three steals.
The Sparks have fared slightly better and opened the season 1-3. Los Angeles is coming off back-to-back losses to the Minnesota Lynx and the Golden State Valkyries. Kelsey Plum, the Sparks’ newest addition, is averaging 24 points through four games.
End of 1Q: Sparks 21, Sky 19
It’s been a close on to start in Los Angeles with the Sparks holding a two-point lead after 10 minutes.
The Sparks have gotten contributions from nearly everyone as eight of the nine players to enter the game for Los Angeles have recorded points. But so far, the leading scorer is Angel Reese with six points on 2-for-4 shooting, a positive sign for the second-year star following her tough outing against New York on Thursday.
Chicago Sky lineup
Courtney Vandersloot, guard
Ariel Atkins, guard
Kia Nurse, guard
Angel Reese, forward
Kamilla Cardoso, center
Los Angeles Sparks lineup
Odyssey Sims, guard
Kelsey Plum, guard
Sarah Ashlee Barker, guard
Dearica Hamby, forward
Azura Stevens, center
What time is Sparks vs. Sky?
The matchup between the Chicago Sky and Los Angeles Sparks tips off Sunday, May 25 at 6 p.m. ET at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
How to watch Sparks vs. Sky game: TV, stream
Time: 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT
Location: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles
TV (national): WNBA League Pass
Stream: Fubo
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