Sacramento Monarchs vs. Chicago Sky

Published on June 23, 2008 under Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Sacramento Monarchs News Release


MONARCHS 82, SKY 70

MONARCHS NOTES:  The Monarchs (200-168) became just the third team in the WNBA to win 200 games (Los Angeles: 236-131, Houston: 228-140).  Tonight's win marks the Monarchs first win between these two teams in Sacramento since 6/10/06 (80-70). The Monarchs have never lost a series against Chicago.  Sacramento shot 23-of-27 free throws for a season-high .852 from the charity strip.  Four Monarchs players scored in double figures: Adrian Williams-Strong had 11 points, Kara Lawson had 10 points, Ticha Penicheiro had 10 points and Crystal Kelly had 13 points.  Today is Nicole Powell's 26th birthday.  Crystal Kelly had a team-high 13 points (9-of-10 from the free throw line) and a career-high seven rebounds.

SKY NOTES:  Chicago shot .509 (28-of-55) from the field for the game.  The Sky outscored the Monarchs 42-30 in points in the paint.  Candice Dupree had her second consecutive double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds to go along with two blocks.  Jia Perkins scored in double figures in the eighth consecutive game including going for 22 points on 8-of-17 shooting tonight.  Chasity Melvin had 10 points (4-of-5 shooting) and seven rebounds.

MONARCHS STARTERS/BENCH SCORING/REBOUNDING Starters- 46 points, 23 rebounds / Bench- 36 points, 12 rebounds

SKY STARTERS/BENCH SCORING/REBOUNDING Starters- 52 points, 16 rebounds / Bench-18 points, 12 rebounds

TIMES TIED: 1 LEAD CHANGES: 1

ATTENDANCE: 6,107

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