wnba Game Recap
Sparks Down Chicago 81-72 - Match Report
Los Angeles got 21 points from Chelsea Gray en route to a 81-72 victory over Chicago on Sunday at Wintrust Arena.
The match was decisive in favor of Los Angeles, but bettors saw the game push as the margin of victory was the same as the closing point spread. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 163.5.
Los Angeles got 20 points from Nneka Ogwumike and another 16 points from Candace Parker. Chelsea Gray contributed 6 assists, while Nneka Ogwumike cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
The Sky got a 19-point performance from Jamierra Faulkner, who was supported by 12 points from Diamond DeShields. Courtney Vandersloot had 7 assists in a losing cause for Chicago, while Cheyenne Parker grabbed 10 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Los Angeles were victorious, as the score was 39-33 at the break.
Los Angeles had a 41-32 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Los Angeles takes its act home to face Indiana looking for another win. For Chicago, they head on the road to face Washington.