WNBA Dimes
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Generated sports podcast with host Cookie based on prompt: Daily WNBA news. Scores, highlights, and general news. Call it WNBA Dimes
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Hey! It’s Cookie O'Clock! Welcome to "WNBA Dimes," where we sprinkle some sugar on the latest and greatest in women's basketball. I’m Brooke, your fun guide through the world of hoops.
Let’s dive into last night's action starting with the Atlanta Dream cooking the Chicago Sky. Atlanta’s defense was tighter than my jeans after Thanksgiving! They held Chicago to just 23 first-half points and breezed to an 86-49 victory. Brittney Griner led the charge with 15 points. The Dream’s 37-point win is their second-largest ever, while Chicago’s 49 points were, well, a bit of a nightmare.
Over in Minnesota, the Lynx roared to a 79-66 win against the Phoenix Mercury. Kayla McBride was the star, dropping 18 points and some clutch threes during a vital 10-0 run in the third quarter. The Lynx have been red hot at home, going undefeated in their barn and cruising into the All-Star break looking like championship contenders.
In Seattle, it was Kid’s Day, and the Storm treated fans to a victory over the Golden State Valkyries, 67-58. Nneka Ogwumike was on fire, scoring 22 points, including a massive fourth quarter. She climbed to sixth on the WNBA’s all-time scoring list. Seattle’s defense was playing harder than a middle school gym teacher at recess, holding Golden State to their lowest score of the season.
Meanwhile, in Los Angeles, the Sparks lit up the Washington Mystics, 99-80. Dearica Hamby scored a dazzling 26 points, while Kelsey Plum chipped in with 20 and some pickpocketing skills—three steals on the night! The Sparks shot over 53% from the field. That’s hotter than my morning coffee, folks!
Lastly, the Indiana Fever put out the Connecticut Sun, 85-77, in front of a record crowd in Boston. Kelsey Mitchell extended her double-digit scoring streak to 22 games—all this while Caitlin Clark added a little drama, leaving with a suspected groin injury. Fingers crossed for her quick recovery, especially with the All-Star events looming.
On to our Player Highlights: Brittney Griner secured 19th place on the WNBA’s all-time scoring list. A round of applause for Nneka Ogwumike, now sixth on the same chart. Skylar Diggins hit a milestone, becoming the eighth all-time assist leader. These ladies are setting the floorboards on fire with their talent!
A bit of league buzz before we wrap up: July 15 was officially “WNBA Day in Boston,” celebrating the sellout game there—how cool is that? And for music fans, Grammy nominee GloRilla will light up the halftime show at the All-Star Game, with BIA warming up the pre-game. Now that's what I call a slam dunk pairing!
Lastly, keep an eye on Caitlin Clark’s injury status. We’re waiting to see if she’ll suit up for the upcoming New York game and the 3-Point Contest. We need those points, Caitlin!
That wraps up today’s roundup! Keep it tuned here for more WNBA updates, where we serve up the sweetest scoops in basketball. Until next time, keep it sassy and classy, because in this game, it's always Cookie O'Clock! Stay fabulous!
## Game Recaps – July 16, 2025
### Atlanta Dream 86, Chicago Sky 49
The Atlanta Dream dominated from the opening tip, rolling to an 86-49 victory over the Chicago Sky at Wintrust Arena. Atlanta led 23-10 after one quarter and extended the advantage to 41-23 by halftime, capitalizing on a suffocating defense that held Chicago to just 23 first-half points. Brittney Griner paced the Dream with 15 points, while Allisha Gray and Brionna Jones each added 14, and Te-Hina Paopao chipped in 13. Jordin Canada orchestrated the attack with eight assists. Atlanta’s 37-point margin is the second-largest in franchise history, and the Sky’s 49 points mark the fewest the Dream have ever allowed in a game ([oursportscentral.com](https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/postgame-notes-atlanta-dream-86-chicago-sky-49/n-6256221)).
### Minnesota Lynx 79, Phoenix Mercury 66
The Minnesota Lynx closed the first half of the season unbeaten at home (12-0), downing the Phoenix Mercury 79-66 at Target Center. Rookie All-Star Kayla McBride led Minnesota with 18 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists, including two timely three-pointers in a crucial third-quarter 10-0 run. Jessica Shepard contributed eight points off the bench, and Courtney Williams sparked team play that thwarted Phoenix’s attempt to rally. The victory moves the Lynx to 20-4, the best record in the league and the highest point differential (+9.7). Minnesota will carry this momentum into the All-Star break as championship favorites ([canishoopus.com](https://www.canishoopus.com/2025/7/16/24468942/lynx-vs-mercury-wnba-final-score-recap-napheesa-collier-kayla-mcbride-courtney-williams-all-star?utm_source=chatgpt.com), [thescore.com](https://www.thescore.com/wnba/events/2446215?utm_source=chatgpt.com)).
### Seattle Storm 67, Golden State Valkyries 58
On Kid’s Day at Climate Pledge Arena, the Seattle Storm relied on relentless defense and late-game heroics to subdue the Golden State Valkyries 67-58. Nneka Ogwumike scored 22 points—11 of them in the fourth quarter—surpassing 6,896 career points to move into sixth place on the WNBA’s all-time scoring list. Erica Wheeler added 15 points and Skylar Diggins contributed 10, while Seattle held Golden State to its lowest offensive output of the season. The Storm improved to 14-9 and will send three All-Stars (Diggins, Ogwumike, Gabby Williams) to Indianapolis for the All-Star Game ([oursportscentral.com](https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/ogwumike-storm-shut-down-golden-state-67-58/n-6256321)).
### Los Angeles Sparks 99, Washington Mystics 80
The Sparks exploded offensively in front of 10,787 fans at Crypto.com Arena, setting season highs in points (99), assists (28) and field goals made (38) in a 99-80 victory over the Mystics. Dearica Hamby led Los Angeles with 26 points (10-of-? FG), Kelsey Plum added 20 points, six assists and three steals, and Julie Allemand dished a season-best 10 assists with only one turnover. The Sparks shot 53.5% from the field and scored 58 points in the paint, outmatching Washington’s 34. Los Angeles enters the break having won three of four and looks to protect home court with renewed confidence ([oursportscentral.com](https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/los-angeles-sparks-wallop-washington-win-second-straight/n-6256063)).
### Indiana Fever 85, Connecticut Sun 77
In front of a sellout crowd of 19,156 at TD Garden, the Indiana Fever secured an 85-77 win over the Sun. Kelsey Mitchell poured in 20 points—extending her double-digit scoring streak to 22 games—and Natasha Howard posted a 18-point, 13-rebound double-double. Caitlin Clark added 14 points, eight rebounds and seven assists before exiting late with a suspected groin injury. Tina Charles led Connecticut with 21 points and 11 rebounds, but the Sun fell to 3-19 on the season. The game marked the second-ever WNBA regular-season contest in Boston and the highest attendance in franchise history ([africa.espn.com](https://africa.espn.com/wnba/recap/_/gameId/401736250?utm_source=chatgpt.com), [fever.wnba.com](https://fever.wnba.com/news/game-recap-indiana-fever-secure-hard-fought-win-over-connecticut-sun?utm_source=chatgpt.com)).
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## Player Highlights & Milestones
- **Brittney Griner** moved past Jewell Loyd into 19th place on the WNBA’s all-time scoring list with 15 points against Chicago, underscoring her longevity and impact ([oursportscentral.com](https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/postgame-notes-atlanta-dream-86-chicago-sky-49/n-6256221)).
- **Nneka Ogwumike** climbed to sixth on the WNBA’s career scoring chart with her 22-point effort, also surpassing 1,000 points in a Seattle uniform in just 60 games (second-fastest in franchise history) ([oursportscentral.com](https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/ogwumike-storm-shut-down-golden-state-67-58/n-6256321)).
- **Skylar Diggins** became the WNBA’s all-time assist leader at eighth place during the Storm victory, registering her 1,639th career assist moments after recording 1,000 points in a Seattle uniform ([oursportscentral.com](https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/ogwumike-storm-shut-down-golden-state-67-58/n-6256321)).
- **Kayla McBride**, new to the All-Star roster, demonstrated her versatility with a near triple-double (18 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists) as the Lynx kept pace at the top of the standings ([canishoopus.com](https://www.canishoopus.com/2025/7/16/24468942/lynx-vs-mercury-wnba-final-score-recap-napheesa-collier-kayla-mcbride-courtney-williams-all-star?utm_source=chatgpt.com)).
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## Off-Court & League News
- The **Commonwealth of Massachusetts** officially proclaimed July 15 “WNBA Day in Boston,” celebrating the Sun’s sold-out game at TD Garden (19,156 attendance), the highest in franchise history and the third-largest crowd of the 2025 season ([oursportscentral.com](https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/commonwealth-of-massachusetts-proclaims-july-15-wnba-day-in-boston/n-6256279)).
- Three-time Grammy nominee **GloRilla** will headline the halftime show at the 2025 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game in Indianapolis, with multi-platinum artist **BIA** performing pre-game. Both performances will air on ABC, Disney+ and ESPN+ on July 19 ([oursportscentral.com](https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/grammy174-nominated-superstar-glorilla-to-headline-halftime-show-at-2025-att-wnba-all-star-game/n-6256271)).
- The league unveiled **AT&T 4-Point Shot** rules for the All-Star Game, placing four-point circles six feet beyond the arc, shortening the shot clock to 20 seconds, allowing live-play substitutions, and awarding automatic points on most fouls outside late-game situations to accelerate pace and fan engagement ([oursportscentral.com](https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/att-4-point-shot-highlights-special-rules-for-2025-att-wnba-all-star-game/n-6256219)).
- The **Dallas Wings** signed guard **Grace Berger** to a seven-day hardship deal due to injuries to Maddy Siegrist and Ty Harris. Berger, the 2023 No. 7 overall pick, averaged 4.2 points and 1.9 assists in her rookie season and joins Dallas looking to bolster backcourt depth ([oursportscentral.com](https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/dallas-wings-sign-grace-berger-to-seven-day-hardship-contract/n-6256144)).
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## Injury Updates
- **Caitlin Clark** left Tuesday’s win over the Sun with a re-aggravated right groin injury. She is listed as questionable for Wednesday’s game at New York and may face an anxious wait regarding participation in Friday’s 3-Point Contest and Saturday’s All-Star Game ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/caitlin-clark-groin-questionable-fever-vs-liberty-2025-07-16/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)).
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