CHI vs PHX — MainMarket Sports

Women's National Basketball AssociationMortgage Matchup Center · Phoenix, AZ

Chicago

Sky

Final

Merc+

Our analysis

What happened

The Sky soared past the Mercury with a final score of 77 to 66! A standout performance by the Sky's offense propelled them to victory, showcasing their scoring prowess throughout the game.

The Sky dominated the boards, out-rebounding the Mercury, which gave them crucial extra possessions.
With a strong offensive showing, the Sky's shooting efficiency set the tone, making it hard for the Mercury to keep pace.
This win solidifies the Sky's position in the standings, showcasing their growth and potential as the playoffs approach.

How our pick did

Pick to winMercury to winMiss

CHI win6th in the Eastern Conference, 5½ GB

Looking ahead

The Sky sit 6th in the Eastern Conference, 5½ games back — coming off a win, 3-7 over their last 10.
The Mercury sit 7th in the Western Conference, 8 games back — coming off a loss, 4-6 over their last 10.
Series tied 1-1 — they meet again Aug 3.
The Sky are up next at LA (Jul 10), then at DAL.
The Mercury are up next home vs IND (Jul 9), then at LV.

Shot chart

CHI23/57MakeMiss19/51PHX

Line score

Qtr	1	2	3	4	R
CHI	24	13	19	21	77
PHX	15	16	13	22	66

Scoring summary

Gabriela Jaquez makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot (Natasha Cloud assists)4th Quarter67-50
Natasha Cloud makes 30-foot three pointer4th Quarter70-50
Kahleah Copper makes driving layup4th Quarter70-52
Kamilla Cardoso makes free throw 2 of 24th Quarter71-52
Kahleah Copper makes 2-foot two point shot4th Quarter71-54
Alyssa Thomas makes 6-foot turnaround jump shot4th Quarter71-56
Azura Stevens makes layup (Kamilla Cardoso assists)4th Quarter73-56
Valeriane Ayayi makes 10-foot pullup jump shot4th Quarter73-58
Kahleah Copper makes free throw 1 of 14th Quarter73-59
Kahleah Copper makes free throw 2 of 24th Quarter73-60
DeWanna Bonner makes 24-foot three point jumper (Alyssa Thomas assists)4th Quarter73-63
Courtney Vandersloot makes free throw 2 of 24th Quarter74-63
Kahleah Copper makes 25-foot three point jumper (Alyssa Thomas assists)4th Quarter74-66
Jacy Sheldon makes 24-foot three point jumper (Kamilla Cardoso assists)4th Quarter77-66

Box score

Players

Player	MIN	PTS	FG	3PT	FT	REB	AST	TO	STL	BLK	OREB	DREB	PF	+/-
A. Stevens	26	9	3-10	1-3	2-2	10	2	3	2	0	2	8	4	-3
K. Cardoso	28	9	4-7	0-0	1-3	4	4	1	2	4	1	3	2	+1
C. Vandersloot	18	7	2-6	1-4	2-4	3	1	2	0	0	1	2	1	0
N. Cloud	32	11	3-8	3-7	2-2	4	6	1	2	0	0	4	4	+8
S. Taylor	23	16	6-11	3-7	1-1	1	1	4	0	0	0	1	5	-5
E. Williams	12	4	2-4	0-0	0-0	2	2	1	0	0	2	0	2	+10
R. Banham	12	7	2-5	1-2	2-2	2	1	2	1	1	0	2	2	+10
J. Sheldon	17	3	1-3	1-2	0-2	1	2	0	1	0	0	1	1	+7
A. Coulibaly	14	8	2-3	0-0	4-4	7	1	1	1	0	1	6	1	+14
G. Jaquez	18	3	1-5	1-2	0-0	1	1	2	2	0	0	1	1	+13