WNBA Chicago Sky

Sky Wins Opening Game of 2021 WNBA Finals

Published on October 10, 2021 under Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Chicago Sky News Release


The Chicago Sky are going into Game #2 with the series lead of 1-0 of the WNBA Finals as the team defeated the Phoenix Mercury 91-77.

Tonight's officials were Cheryl Flores, Eric Brewton, Isaac Barnett and Tiffany Bird.

TODAY'S GAME HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE

Sky had 6 players in double figures (all 5 starters plus Dolson). The 6 accounted for all 91 points.

Both Kahleah Copper and Vandersloot had double doubles in the game. It was the 2nd for each in the 2021 Playoffs

Sky outscored Phoenix 48-32 in the paint.

The Sky held Phoenix to 28 total rebounds and only 18 on the defensive glass. The Mercury's 11 offensive rebounds in the game yielded only 7 points

The Sky had 10 offensive rebounds and 15 Second Chance Points

This was the Sky's 1st WNBA Finals victory in franchise history.

NEXT UP:

The Chicago Sky will play the Phoenix Mercury in Game #2 of the WNBA Finals on Wednesday 10/13 with tip-off set for 8:00 p.m CT (9:00 p.m. ET) on . Sky fans can catch all the action on ESPN. Tickets for Games #3 and #4 (if necessary) that are scheduled for Wintrust Arena are on sale. See the Chicago Sky website (www.chicagosky.net) for details.

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