WNBA Chicago Sky

Sky Blow out Storm in Record-Breaking Franchise Win

Published on August 29, 2021 under Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Chicago Sky News Release


The Sky's 32-point win over the Seattle Storm is the largest victory in franchise history. With the win, the Sky complete a 3-0 series sweep of Seattle. The Storm have not lost three consecutive games since 2019.

Candace Parker finished the game with 25 points, the most she has scored in a Sky jersey. Tonight was Parker's 29th career game with 25+ points and 9+ rebounds, a stat that moves her 4th-most in the league with 25/9 games. Tonight's nine rebounds

Rookie guard Dana Evans knocked down a season-high 14 points.

Six Sky players (Copper, Parker, Stevens, Vandersloot, DeShields, and Evans) finished the game in double-figure points.

Candace Parker and Courtney Vandersloot recorded their 6th and 10th double-double this season respectively. Vandersloot's 48th points/assists double-double leads the WNBA all-time. Parker's double-double is the 140th of her career (fourth all-time).

The 32-pt margin of defeat is the worst regular season home loss (5th-worst overall loss) in Storm history. The last time Seattle lost a home game by at least 30 points was 20 years ago in the team's debut season.

NEXT UP: The Chicago Sky (14-12) will travel to the desert and face the Phoenix Mercury (15-10) for a regular-season matchup with tip-off scheduled for 9:00 P.M. CT (7:00 P.M. MT). Sky fans can cheer on the squad as it continues its road trip by tuning into The U/ NBA TV.

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