
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 another episode of WNBA Dimes, where we serve up the latest hoops action with a side of fun. I'm your host, Brooke, ready to dive into the sizzling highlights from last night. So, grab your favorite snack, and let’s get right to it!
First up, the Los Angeles Sparks were on fire, eclipsing the Connecticut Sun 101–86. The Sparks hit their first triple-digit score of the season, thanks to a team effort and a hot second quarter. Kelsey Plum led the charge with 30 points, shooting 57% from beyond the arc. Dearica Hamby added her magical touch with a double-double, and Azurá Stevens celebrated her 2,000th career point. What a night for L.A.!
Over in Seattle, the Storm blew past the Chicago Sky 95–57. The second half was historic as Seattle pumped in 56 points. Skylar Diggins showed why she’s a force, scoring 21 points and taking control. Dominique Malonga had a career night, with a double-double that had fans cheering. The Sky simply couldn’t keep up.
The Indiana Fever pulled off a stunner, toppling the Las Vegas Aces 80–70. Kelsey Mitchell turned up the heat with 21 points, bringing the crowd to their feet as Fever rallied from eight down. Natasha Howard’s double-double was a sweet addition, while A’ja Wilson tried to keep the Aces in contention with her 20 points.
In a classic matchup, the Atlanta Dream soared over the Phoenix Mercury 90–79. Allisha Gray was the star, lighting up the scoreboard with 28 points. And Brittney Griner faced off against her former team, thrilling fans with 17 points and a few jaw-dropping dunks.
Time for our Player of the Night leaders! Kelsey Plum takes the spotlight with her dazzling 30 points and all-around gameplay. Skylar Diggins and Kelsey Mitchell both shone brightly, while Allisha Gray’s powerhouse performance was the cherry on top.
Taking a quick look at the standings post-July 24, the Seattle Storm lead the charge in the West, while the Indiana Fever are making waves in the East. The playoff race is heating up, so keep your eyes peeled!
Off the court, there are some updates to share. Caitlin Clark is out for now due to a lingering groin issue, but long-term health is the priority for Indiana’s star rookie. In Dallas, eyes are on Paige Bueckers and Arike Ogunbowale as the Wings weigh their playoff dreams against future draft hopes after their big 87–63 win over Seattle.
And hats off to the Seattle Storm for launching their 2025 Kicks for Equality campaign! This initiative funds meaningful change and ends with the Sneakerball event. A great cause with a splash of style!
That’s a wrap for today’s WNBA Dimes. More fantastic matchups are around the corner as teams jockey for playoff position. Stay tuned, stay excited, and as always, keep it here for your hoop highlights with a twist of humor. Until next time, remember—life’s better with a little cookie on the clock!
## WNBA Dimes: July 24, 2025
### Game Recaps
#### Sparks Eclipse Sun, 101–86
The Los Angeles Sparks rolled past the Connecticut Sun, posting their first 100-point outing of the season and extending their winning streak to four games. LA shot 51% from the field and overcame free-throw struggles (63% as a team) with a dominant second-quarter surge that built a lead they never relinquished ([silverscreenandroll.com](https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2025/7/24/24473998/sparks-vs-sun-final-score-recap-stats-dearica-hamby-kelsey-plum-azura-stevens?utm_source=chatgpt.com), [oursportscentral.com](https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/los-angeles-sparks-vs-connecticut-sun-full-game-highlights-july-24-2025/n-6259795?utm_source=chatgpt.com)).
- Kelsey Plum poured in a team-high 30 points on 57% three-point shooting (4-7), dishing out six assists and adding two steals ([silverscreenandroll.com](https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2025/7/24/24473998/sparks-vs-sun-final-score-recap-stats-dearica-hamby-kelsey-plum-azura-stevens?utm_source=chatgpt.com)).
- Dearica Hamby posted her seventh double-double of the season with 20 points and 11 rebounds ([silverscreenandroll.com](https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2025/7/24/24473998/sparks-vs-sun-final-score-recap-stats-dearica-hamby-kelsey-plum-azura-stevens?utm_source=chatgpt.com)).
- Azurá Stevens hit a milestone with her 2,000th career point, finishing with 17 points, eight rebounds, four assists, two steals and three blocks ([silverscreenandroll.com](https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2025/7/24/24473998/sparks-vs-sun-final-score-recap-stats-dearica-hamby-kelsey-plum-azura-stevens?utm_source=chatgpt.com)).
#### Storm Dominate Sky, 95–57
The Seattle Storm throttled the Chicago Sky behind a historic 56-point second half, improving to 15–10 on the season. Seattle’s suffocating defense limited Chicago to just 57 points and forced numerous turnovers in the third and fourth quarters ([oursportscentral.com](https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/seattle-storm-vs-chicago-sky-full-game-highlights-july-24-2025/n-6259892?utm_source=chatgpt.com)).
- Skylar Diggins led all scorers with 21 points, adding seven rebounds, three assists and two blocks ([oursportscentral.com](https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/seattle-storm-vs-chicago-sky-full-game-highlights-july-24-2025/n-6259892?utm_source=chatgpt.com)).
- Dominique Malonga recorded a career-high double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds, along with three assists and two blocks ([oursportscentral.com](https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/seattle-storm-vs-chicago-sky-full-game-highlights-july-24-2025/n-6259892?utm_source=chatgpt.com)).
#### Fever Upset Aces, 80–70
The Indiana Fever snapped a two-game skid by handing the Las Vegas Aces an 80–70 loss at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Indiana trailed by as many as eight in the second quarter but rallied behind a 9–2 run to take momentum into halftime and never looked back ([fever.wnba.com](https://fever.wnba.com/news/game-recap-fever-aces-250724?utm_source=chatgpt.com), [aces.wnba.com](https://aces.wnba.com/news/game-recap-aces-struggle-from-3-point-range-fall-to-fever-80-70?utm_source=chatgpt.com)).
- Kelsey Mitchell led the Fever with 21 points, pouring in 14 after intermission and hitting clutch baskets down the stretch ([fever.wnba.com](https://fever.wnba.com/news/game-recap-fever-aces-250724?utm_source=chatgpt.com), [aces.wnba.com](https://aces.wnba.com/news/game-recap-aces-struggle-from-3-point-range-fall-to-fever-80-70?utm_source=chatgpt.com)).
- Natasha Howard chipped in her 54th career double-double, totaling 18 points and 13 rebounds ([fever.wnba.com](https://fever.wnba.com/news/game-recap-fever-aces-250724?utm_source=chatgpt.com)).
- Aliyah Boston added 11 points and 10 rebounds, marking the third double-double of her breakout season ([fever.wnba.com](https://fever.wnba.com/news/game-recap-fever-aces-250724?utm_source=chatgpt.com)).
- A’ja Wilson paced the Aces with 20 points, while Jackie Young contributed 19 and NaLyssa Smith posted 10 rebounds ([aces.wnba.com](https://aces.wnba.com/news/game-recap-aces-struggle-from-3-point-range-fall-to-fever-80-70?utm_source=chatgpt.com)).
#### Dream Topple Mercury, 90–79
In the lone game under the Thursday lights, the Atlanta Dream bested the Phoenix Mercury 90–79 at PHX Arena. A’ja Wilson’s former teammate Brittney Griner scored 17 against her old squad, but Allisha Gray’s 28-point outburst proved the difference ([nbcsports.com](https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/wnba/wnba-2025-highlights-brittney-griner-scores-17-points-dream-beat-mercury?utm_source=chatgpt.com)).
- Allisha Gray exploded for 28 points, showcasing her three-point prowess and late-game defensive stops ([nbcsports.com](https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/wnba/wnba-2025-highlights-brittney-griner-scores-17-points-dream-beat-mercury?utm_source=chatgpt.com)).
- Brittney Griner added 17 points, with several highlight-reel dunks that energized the Dream faithful ([nbcsports.com](https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/wnba/wnba-2025-highlights-brittney-griner-scores-17-points-dream-beat-mercury?utm_source=chatgpt.com)).
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### Player of the Night Leaders
- **Kelsey Plum (LA Sparks):** 30 PTS, 6 AST, 2 STL ([silverscreenandroll.com](https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2025/7/24/24473998/sparks-vs-sun-final-score-recap-stats-dearica-hamby-kelsey-plum-azura-stevens?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
- **Skylar Diggins (Seattle Storm):** 21 PTS, 7 REB, 3 AST, 2 BLK ([oursportscentral.com](https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/seattle-storm-vs-chicago-sky-full-game-highlights-july-24-2025/n-6259892?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
- **Kelsey Mitchell (Indiana Fever):** 21 PTS, 14 in 2H ([fever.wnba.com](https://fever.wnba.com/news/game-recap-fever-aces-250724?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
- **Allisha Gray (Atlanta Dream):** 28 PTS ([nbcsports.com](https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/wnba/wnba-2025-highlights-brittney-griner-scores-17-points-dream-beat-mercury?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
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### Standings Snapshot (Post–July 24)
- Top Western Conference: Las Vegas Aces (12–12), Seattle Storm (15–10)
- Top Eastern Conference: Connecticut Sun (17–8), Indiana Fever (13–12)
- Playoff in-state bubble: Dallas Wings (7–17), Atlanta Dream (11–14)
*Records reflect games through July 24, 2025.*
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### Off-Court & League News
#### Caitlin Clark Ruled Out Ahead of Aces Rematch
Indiana’s rookie sensation Caitlin Clark has been ruled out due to lingering groin soreness, sidelining her indefinitely as the Fever prioritize her long-term health over immediate returns. No new structural damage was found in recent exams ([sbnation.com](https://www.sbnation.com/wnba/2025/7/24/24473761/caitlin-clark-injury-update-wnba-indiana-fever-las-vegas-aces?utm_source=chatgpt.com)).
#### Wings’ Future Hinges on Bueckers & Ogunbowale
The struggling Dallas Wings (7–17) continue to lean on rookie Paige Bueckers, the No. 1 pick, and veteran Arike Ogunbowale as they weigh pushing for a miracle playoff push versus tanking for draft positioning. Their 87–63 win over Seattle on July 24 provided a rare glimpse of potential ([swishappeal.com](https://www.swishappeal.com/wnba/2025/7/24/24473445/wnba-dallas-wings-paige-bueckers-arike-ogunbowale-playoffs-tank-draft-haley-jones-chris-koclanes?utm_source=chatgpt.com)).
#### Storm Launch 2025 “Kicks for Equality”
On July 24, the Seattle Storm unveiled their fifth annual Kicks for Equality campaign, auctioning custom player-designed sneakers to benefit the Force4Change initiative. The week-long online auction features autographed jerseys and game balls, culminating in the Sneakerball event on August 1 at Climate Pledge Arena ([storm.wnba.com](https://storm.wnba.com/news/storm-launch-2025-kicks-for-equality-campaign?utm_source=chatgpt.com)).
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Looking ahead, Friday’s slate features pivotal matchups as teams jockey for playoff positioning and players aim to build momentum down the stretch. Stay tuned for more WNBA Dimes.
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