Chicago Sky Defeat Los Angeles Sparks 92-85 During Candace Parker Jersey Retirement

The Los Angeles Sparks honored Candace Parker by retiring her No. 3 jersey, celebrating her illustrious career that included multiple WNBA championships and MVP awards. Despite the tribute, the Sparks fell 92-85 to the Chicago Sky, led by Angel Reese, who made WNBA history with a dominant performance of 24 points and 16 rebounds. The Sparks showed strong individual efforts, with Kelsey Plum scoring 22 points, Dearica Hamby adding 20 points and 10 rebounds, and Azurá Stevens contributing 17 points, while Emma Cannon provided a season-high 15 points off the bench. The game was closely contested, with the Sparks holding a narrow lead entering the fourth quarter before the Sky’s strong finish secured the win. Sparks coach Lynne Roberts emphasized the need for the team to learn how to finish games and build consistency, highlighting the physical nature of the competition and the importance of team buy-in to the system. The loss dropped the Sparks to a 5-12 record, underscoring their ongoing struggle despite moments of promising play during Parker's jersey retirement ceremony.