Sky update
June 14, 2006 - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Chicago Sky News Release
The Chicago Sky (1-8) returned from last weekend's three-game West Coast road trip and is looking for a victory at home this week. It's been a rough start for the Sky, which has had a tough schedule competing against conference final teams. The team also lost a third starter to the injury list; Stacey Dales, who is out for six weeks with a bruised knee bone, joins Elaine Powell and Chelsea Newton on the sidelines. Deanna Jackson also is suffering from a jammed toe and is doubtful for Thursday against Seattle.
Despite last week's losses, Sky guard Jia Perkins had a great scoring week with game highs (19 and 17) against Los Angeles and Sacramento, respectively. Rookie forward/center Candice Dupree continues to turn heads with her scoring ability and all-around play.
Chicago Sky vs. Seattle Storm Thursday, June 15 @ 7pm UIC Pavilion TV: WTTW 5:30pm-6pm Interviews with players/coaches
Chicago Sky vs. San Antonio Silver Stars Saturday, June 17 @ 7pm UIC Pavilion TV: WCIU 5:30pm-6pm Interviews with players/coaches
Injuries
Stacey Dales-Right knee bone bruise-Out 6-8 weeks
Chelsea Newton-Left hyper-extended knee-Out on week-by-week basis
Elaine Powell-shin splints-Out on week-by-week basis
Deanna Jackson-toe sprain-Out on week-by-week basis
Looking Ahead
Seattle Storm forward Lauren Jackson, who became the 11th WNBA player to reach the 3,000-point plateau during last week's Sky game, returns to Chicago for Thursday's game.
Sky guard Nikki McCray and center Bernadette Ngoyisa take on their former teammates from San Antonio on Saturday having both played for the Silver Stars last season.
All-Star Players
Voting for the 2006 WNBA All-Star team continues through June 25 on wnba.com. Sky guards Stacey Dales, Elaine Powell and Chelsea Newton, along with forwards Candice Dupree and Brooke Wyckoff, are all nominees.
Congratulations
Chelsea Newton knows what winning a WNBA Championship is about--and now she has the ring to prove it. Newton, who played for the Sacramento Monarchs last season, received her championship ring in special ceremony at last weekend's game.
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