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06-06 07:30

85 - 80

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TO77%

76%TO

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Ended85 - 80

10:00

Griner vs. Cardoso (Lacan gets possession)

0-0

9:39

Lakan's driving layup was blocked by Sheldon

0-0

9:37

Sheldon defended the rebound

0-0

9:18

Stevens received an assist from Diggins and hit a pull-up jumper

2-0

9:08

Rivers vs. Dickins (Greener gets the ball)

2-0

8:54

Lakan's pull-up jumper missed a three-pointer

2-0

8:52

Cardozo defensively rebounded

2-0

8:39

Stevens' foot's driving layup was blocked by Griner

2-0

8:38

Stevens grabbed offensive rebounds

2-0

8:37

Stevens missed a drive-in layup

2-0

8:35

Moro defensively rebounded

2-0

8:28

Morrow missed a pull-up jumper

2-0

8:26

Sky grabbed the defensive rebound

2-0

8:14

Dickins scored on a driving layup

4-0

7:55

Miller's foot's driving layup was blocked by Benham

4-0

7:54

Miller grabbed offensive rebounds

4-0

7:53

Miller hit a two-pointer

4-2

7:37

Cardozo missed a jumper

4-2

7:36

Griner defensively rebounded

4-2

7:20

Griner received an assist from Miller and hit a two-point shot

4-4

7:08

Dickins' two-point shot was blocked by Griner

4-4

7:06

Moro defensively rebounded

4-4

7:02

Rivers received an assist from Morrow and scored a two-point layup

4-6

6:48

Stevens missed a two-point jumper

4-6

6:46

Moro defensively rebounded

4-6

6:36

Griner scored on a reverse layup

4-8

6:36

Stevens committed a shooting foul

4-8

6:36

Griner made free throws

4-9

6:26

Cardozo committed an offensive foul

4-9

6:26

Cardozo committed an offensive foul and committed a mistake

4-9

6:11

Rivers missed a fadeaway jumper

4-9

6:09

Cardozo defensively rebounded

4-9

5:59

Stevens received an assist from Benham and scored on a drive

6-9

5:59

Morrow committed a shooting foul

6-9

5:59

Sky made a substitution, with Crowder coming in to replace Sheldon

6-9

5:59

Suns made substitutions, with Anglomar coming on to replace Rivers

6-9

5:59

Stevens made free throws

7-9

5:39

Angloma missed a layup on a drive

7-9

5:35

Anglomar grabbed offensive rebounds

7-9

5:35

Anglomar made a passing error, and Stevens intercepted the ball

7-9

5:25

Stevens missed a three-pointer

7-9

5:21

Moro defensively rebounded

7-9

5:18

Miller missed a pull-up jumper

7-9

5:16

Stevens defended the rebound

7-9

4:51

Stevens hit a two-point jumper

9-9

4:32

Miller received an assist from Greener and hit a three-pointer

9-12

4:07

Cardozo missed a layup on a drive

9-12

4:05

Moro defensively rebounded

9-12

4:01

Griner committed an offensive foul

9-12

4:01

Griner committed an offensive foul and committed a mistake

9-12

4:01

Official pause

9-12

4:01

Sky made a substitution, Taylor came on to replace Benham

9-12

4:01

Sky made substitutions, Williams came on to replace Stevens

9-12

4:01

Sunshine made substitutions, with Oduda coming on to replace Moro

9-12

3:46

Cardoso made a passing error and lost the ball, and Angromar intercepted the ball

9-12

3:31

Miller hit a fadeaway jumper

9-14

3:17

Williams' fadeaway jumper missed

9-14

3:15

Griner defensively rebounded

9-14

2:59

Miller received an assist from Griner and hit a two-pointer

9-16

2:36

Crowder dribbles out of bounds and commits a turnover

9-16

2:36

Sky made a substitution, with Benham coming in to replace Dickens

9-16

2:36

Suns made substitutions, with Morrow coming on for Griner

9-16

2:24

Miller's foot's driving layup was blocked by Cardozo

9-16

2:22

Sky grabbed the defensive rebound

9-16

2:22

Sky made a substitution, with Bofenbaj coming on to replace Cardoso

9-16

2:07

Taylor missed a layup on a drive

9-16

2:05

The Suns grabbed defensive rebounds

9-16

2:05

Suns made substitutions, with Ledger Walker coming on to replace Lakan

9-16

1:48

Miller hit a two-pointer

9-18

1:40

Crowder made a mistake and the ball was intercepted by Ledger Walker

9-18

1:37

Miller received an assist from Ledger Walker and scored a two-point layup

9-20

1:37

Taylor committed a shooting foul

9-20

1:37

Miller made free throws

9-21

1:30

Taylor committed a foul mistake while dribbling

9-21

1:30

Suns made substitutions, Rivers came on to replace Miller

9-21

1:11

Oduda missed a drifting shot

9-21

1:10

Moro grabbed offensive rebounds

9-21

1:09

Anglomar missed a jumper

9-21

1:08

The Suns grabbed offensive rebounds

9-21

1:01

Ledger Walker received an assist from Morrow and hit a pull-up jumper

9-23

45.7

Taylor missed a three-pointer

9-23

45.7

The Sky grabbed the offensive rebound

9-23

45.7

Oduda committed an off-ball foul

9-23

31.5

Benham hit a pull-up jumper

11-23

25.5

Rivers hit a pull-up jumper

11-25

3.1

Crowder's foot's driving layup was blocked by Rivers

11-25

2.1

The Suns grabbed defensive rebounds

11-25

0.0

End of the first quarter

11-25

Match Info

The Chicago Sky secured a hard-fought 85-80 victory over the Connecticut Sun on June 6, 2026, at Wintrust Arena, continuing their strong home-court tradition in the Women's National Basketball Association. The match, which tipped off at 7:30 PM local time, saw both teams trade leads throughout the first three quarters before the Sky pulled away in a decisive fourth quarter.

Match Overview

The Sky improved their early-season record with a performance that highlighted their depth and defensive grit. Connecticut, known for their physical style, kept the game tight until the final minutes, but Chicago's balanced scoring and clutch plays down the stretch proved decisive. The final score of 85–80 reflected a contest where neither team could dominate for long stretches.

Key Moments and Turning Points

First Half: The Sun started strong behind their interior presence, taking a 23–20 lead after the first quarter. Chicago responded in the second, using a 10–2 run to go into halftime tied at 42.
Third Quarter: Both teams traded baskets, with Connecticut's perimeter shooting keeping them ahead by two points (64–62) entering the final quarter.
Fourth Quarter Surge: The Sky opened the fourth with an 8–0 run, fueled by transition baskets and strong defense. A crucial steal with under two minutes left sealed the win.

Standout Players

Chicago Sky: Forward Marina Mabrey led all scorers with 22 points, including four three-pointers, while also grabbing seven rebounds. Center Elizabeth Williams added a double-double with 14 points and 12 rebounds, anchoring the paint on both ends.

Connecticut Sun: Alyssa Thomas posted 18 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists, nearly recording a triple-double. DeWanna Bonner chipped in 16 points, but the Sun struggled from the field in critical moments, shooting just 38% in the fourth quarter.

Season Impact

With this win, Chicago improved to a 4–2 record early in the WNBA season, solidifying their position in the top half of the Eastern Conference standings. Connecticut fell to 3–3, but remains a contender thanks to their experienced core. The head-to-head result gives the Sky an early advantage in the season series, which could matter for playoff seeding.

The Sky will look to build on this momentum when they host the New York Liberty next week, while the Sun head home to face the Atlanta Dream in a crucial divisional matchup.