The Chicago Sky secured their first home win of the season with an 83-73 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks on Thursday night. Marina Mabrey led the Sky with 20 points, tying her career high with six three-pointers, and added seven rebounds and seven assists. Elizabeth Williams contributed significantly with 17 points, 11 rebounds, four steals, and four blocks. Dana Evans also led the Sky with 11 points. Despite Dearica Hamby's 11 points for the Sparks at halftime and her overall offensive efforts, the Sparks suffered their fifth loss of the season, dropping to a 2-5 record. The Sparks struggled with turnovers, committing 10 by halftime and falling behind by as many as 21 points during the game.
βοΈfor @SportingTrib. The Sparks were down by as many as 21 points against the Chicago Sky and couldn't overcome that lead in the end. Sparks loss moves them down to 2-5. https://t.co/66AkqbDpTB https://t.co/mEfVifQyrB
- Marina Mabrey scored 20 points and tied a career high with six 3-pointers, Elizabeth Williams had 17 points, 11 rebounds and four blocks and the Chicago Sky beat the Los Angeles Sparks 83-73 on Thursday night for their first home win of the season. https://t.co/HQM7OKUxTq
Tonight, Marina Mabrey hit a career-high SIX threes vs the Sparks, shooting an impressive 54% from behind the arc π₯ STATS: 20 PTS, 7 REB, 7 AST #WelcometotheW https://t.co/BkKUVMWcEj
Dearica Hambyβs offensive efforts were not enough as the Sparks lost their fifth game of the season to the Sky Thursday night. @LakersSBN https://t.co/r963opUYfZ
Sky win!! The Chicago Sky notched their first home win of the season tonight, 83-73, over the Los Angeles Sparks! Marina Mabrey: 20 pts (6-14), 7 rebs, 7 asts Elizabeth Williams: 17 pts (6-9), 11 rebs, 4 stls, 4 blks More on the Sky: https://t.co/R4an97l36Q https://t.co/tvNHTRBDGL
Sky 49, Sparks 31 at the half. L.A. has 10 turnovers. Dearica Hamby has 11 for the Sparks. Dana Evans leads the Sky with 11 points.