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Sparks crush Sky 102-87, Harris eyes playoff push

7/11/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Sparks beat Chicago Sky 102-87, posting 32 assists in a team-first passing game.
Ariel Atkins scored a season-high 17 points after Raegan Pebley traded Rickea Jackson for her.
Nneka Ogwumike added 25 points and 12 rebounds while Dearica Hamby contributed 17 points, laying up over 6-foot-7 Kamilla Cardoso.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris attended the game as the Sparks improved to 10-11, moving within half a game of the playoff spot.

History

Historical Context

The WNBA began in 1997 when the Los Angeles Sparks faced the New York Liberty before 14,284 fans at the Forum. The Sparks’ early exposure helped the league grow into a championship-winning franchise, capturing titles in 2001, 2002 and 2016, and today establishing the team as a marquee draw for national audiences.

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Story summary

Sparks beat Chicago Sky 102-87, posting 32 assists in a team-first passing game.
Ariel Atkins scored a season-high 17 points after Raegan Pebley traded Rickea Jackson for her.
Nneka Ogwumike added 25 points and 12 rebounds while Dearica Hamby contributed 17 points, laying up over 6-foot-7 Kamilla Cardoso.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris attended the game as the Sparks improved to 10-11, moving within half a game of the playoff spot.

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