Sun Steal Game 1 of Semi-Finals, 68-63
August 29, 2022 - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Chicago Sky News Release
The Sky and Sun playing against each other for the third consecutive postseason
In the era of 5-game semifinals rounds: the team that wins Game 1 are 10-2 in the series. Going back to the 3-game semifinals era: teams that win Game 1 are 30-18 in the series. In all-previous 5-game playoff series, the team that wins Game 1 are 23-6 in the series (via HerHoopStats)
Candace Parker passed Tamika Catchings (450) for No. 1 on the all-time playoffs defensive rebounds list
Parker recorded a double-doubles and blocked a season-high five shots
NEXT UP: The Sky and Sun return to Wintrust Arena for Game 2 of the WNBA Semi-Finals on Wednesday, August 31. Tip-off is at 7 p.m. CT and the game will be aired on ESPN 2, and NBA TV Canada.
Wednesday's matchup will be the sixth meeting of the season between the Sun and Sky. The Sky are now 4-1 against the Sun this season. The Sun took a 1-0 lead in the semi-final series, defeating the Sky 68-63. Following Game 2, the teams will travel to Connecticut for Game 3 and potentially Game 4 of the series.
KEY RUNS
Sun went on an 17-7 run from 8:47 to 2:15 in the first quarter
Sky went on a 21-9 run from 2:15 in the first quarter to 4:36 in the second quarter
Sun went on a 16-6 run from 4:55 in the third quarter to 8:31 in the fourth quarter
Sky went on an 14-6 run from 9:24 to 3:26 in the fourth quarter
KEY STATS
Candace Parker pulled down six rebounds in the first quarter
Kahleah Copper scored nine points in the first quarter
Sky and Sun finished the first-half tied, 34-34
Sky notched four blocks in the fourth quarter
Sky tied a season high with 10 blocks in a game
Sun led the Sky 20-10 in points scored off turnovers
Sky's 63 points was the lowest scoring game of the season
Sky's bench shot 3 for 13 (23.1%)
Sky's 35.3% field goal shooting is Chicago's lowest percentage in a playoff game since 2014
Sun's four offensive rebounds in the first half ties its season low
CHICAGO NOTES
Candace Parker passed Maya Moore for No. 3 on the all-time playoffs points list with 1,080
Parker passed Rebekkah Brunson for No. 2 on the all-time playoffs rebounds list with 564
Parker passed Jessica Breland and Sylvia Fowles for No. 2 on the all-time playoffs blocks list with 19
Parker set a playoff career-high with six blocks
Parker recorded her 26th career playoff double-double with 19 points and 18 rebounds
Parker is one double-double shy from tying Tamika Catchings for most in playoff double-doubles in WNBA history
Parker passed Courtney Vandersloot for No. 1 on the Sky's all-time playoffs defensive rebounds list with 114
Parker passed Tamika Catchings for No. 1 on the all-time playoffs defensive rebounds list with 450
Parker reached 100 career steals in the playoffs
Parker recorded a season high of 18 rebounds in a game
Parker tied Tangela Smith (57) for No. 18 on the all-time playoffs 3-pointers list
CONNECTICUT NOTES
DeWanna Bonner tied Jasmine Thomas (122) and Angel McCoughtry (122) for No. 25 on the all-time playoffs assists list
Alyssa Thomas passed Nykesha Sales for No. 2 on the Sun's all-time playoffs points list with 375
Bonner tied Katie Douglas (110) for No. 6 on the Sun all-time playoffs rebounds list
Bonner tied Tangela Smith (75) and Plenette Pierson (75) for No. 17 on the all-time playoffs offensive rebounds list
A. Thomas passed Jonquel Jones for No. 3 on the Sun's all-time playoffs offensive rebounds list with 60
Bonner passed Nicole Powell and Crystal Robinson for No. 12 on the all-time playoffs 3-pointers list with 65
Through three quarters, the Sun held a 14-4 advantage in transition scoring from 11 Chicago turnovers
Jonquel Jones passed Asjha Jones (61) for No. 2 on the Sun's all-time playoffs offensive rebounds list
Bonner passed Asjha Jones (101) for No. 5 on the Sun's all-time playoffs defensive rebounds list
Bonner passed Sylvia Fowles (427) for No. 6 on the all-time playoffs rebounds list
Bonner tied Katie Douglas (72) for No. 6 on the all-time playoffs steals list
A. Thomas recorded a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds
Four Sun Players scored in double-figures (D. Bonner, A. Thomas, J. Jones, B. Jones)
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