WNBA Chicago Sky

Chicago Defeat Connecticut, 94-91, Sky Pass Franchise Record with 25th Win of the Season

Published on August 7, 2022 under Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Chicago Sky News Release


TODAY'S GAME HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

* The Sky recorded its franchise record 25th win of the season. The Sky's previous record was 24 wins in a season

* The Sky completed a season-sweep (4-0) over the Connecticut Sun

* A match-up between two former WNBA MVPs: Candace Parker (2008 and 2016 MVP) and Jonquel Jones (2021 MVP)

* A match-up between the No. 1 (Chicago) and No. 2 (Connecticut) teams in the Eastern Conference

NEXT UP:

The Sky remain at home and will play the Seattle Storm on Tuesday, August 9. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. CT and will be aired on NBA TV, The U, FOX 13 and TSN.

Tuesday is the Sky's final home game of the regular season, and features the No. 1 team in the Eastern Conference (Chicago) and the No. 2 team in the Western Conference (Seattle). Both the Sky and the Storm have already clinched spots in the 2022 WNBA Playoffs. The last time the two teams went head-to-head, Emma Meesseman recorded a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds on Wednesday, July 20. Tuesday's game will be Sue Bird's final regular season game against the Sky.

KEY RUNS

* Sky went on a 20-8 run from 9:39 to 3:09 in the first quarter

* Sky went on a 13-4 run from 1:46 in the first quarter to 9:11 in the second quarter

* Sun went on an 11-2 run from 2:30 to 0:16 in the second quarter

* Sun went on a 15-6 run from 7:51 to 3:07 in the third quarter

* Sun went on a 10-0 run from 0:01 in the third quarter to 7:31 in the fourth quarter

* Sky went on a 20-8 run from 7:19 to 1:26 in the fourth quarter

KEY STATS

* Sky dropped 31 points in the first quarter

* Sun dropped 32 points in the second quarter

* Sun led for the first time at 4:37 in the third quarter

CHICAGO NOTES

* Candace Parker reached 600 career blocks

* Kahleah Copper reached 250 career assists

* Five Sky players scored in double-figures (E. Meesseman, C. Parker, A. Quigley, C. Vandersloot, K. Copper)

* Parker recorded her 11th double-double of the season

* Emma Meesseman tied a season-high in a game with three 3-pointers

CONNECTICUT NOTES

* Odyssey Sims scored nine points in the second quarter

* Six Sun players scored in double-figures (D. Bonner, A. Thomas, J. Jones, C. Williams, O. Sims, B.Jones)

* Jonquel Jones recorded her 10th double-double of the season

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