Chicago Sky W vs Connecticut Sun W — 85:80, NBA W
NBA W
Friday, June 5, 2026 • Wintrust Arena
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Sky W | 11 | 32 | 22 | 20 | 85 |
| Connecticut Sun W | 25 | 20 | 16 | 19 | 80 |
Team Statistics
| Stat | Chicago Sky W | Connecticut Sun W |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | 31/67 | 30/71 |
| 3-Pointers | 6/16 | 4/18 |
| Free Throws | 17/22 | 16/21 |
| Rebounds | 28 | 40 |
| Assists | 21 | 19 |
| Steals | 9 | 6 |
| Blocks | 7 | 7 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 15 |
Box Score
Top scorers
S. Diggins-Smith
24 PTS · 3 REB · 4 AST
B. Griner
16 PTS · 8 REB · 5 AST
D. Miller
16 PTS · 3 REB · 3 AST
Chicago Sky W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. CardosoS | 32:34 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 5-10 | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| S. Diggins-SmithS | 32:15 | 24 | 3 | 4 | 6-16 | 2-3 | 10-11 |
| J. SheldonS | 26:57 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 1-1 |
| R. BanhamS | 21:52 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 2-7 | 1-5 | 1-1 |
| A. StevensS | 20:25 | 13 | 10 | 1 | 5-13 | 1-5 | 2-3 |
| N. Cloud | 26:01 | 13 | 0 | 5 | 4-6 | 2-2 | 3-3 |
| E. Williams | 20:56 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 5-8 | 0-0 | 0-2 |
| S. Taylor | 12:58 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2-5 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| S. Poffenbarger | 06:02 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 85 | 28 | 21 | 31-67 | 6-16 | 17-22 |
Connecticut Sun W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leila LacanS | 33:31 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1-8 | 0-3 | 1-2 |
| A. MorrowS | 31:45 | 8 | 17 | 3 | 3-14 | 2-5 | 0-0 |
| B. GrinerS | 28:58 | 16 | 8 | 5 | 6-8 | 0-0 | 4-6 |
| D. MillerS | 28:00 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 6-15 | 1-5 | 3-3 |
| S. RiversS | 23:17 | 14 | 1 | 3 | 6-9 | 1-2 | 1-2 |
| N. Angloma | 16:31 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2-4 | 0-0 | 2-2 |
| R. Beers | 06:00 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2-3 | 0-0 | 1-1 |
| Totals | 68 | 35 | 18 | 26-61 | 4-15 | 12-16 |
Game Recap
Chicago Sky W edged Connecticut Sun W 85-80 in a closely contested matchup, securing the victory by five points. Chicago relied on efficient shooting and timely shot-making to hold off a Connecticut team that stayed within striking distance throughout the game. While the provided team statistics list lower point totals than the final score, they show both teams shooting 49.0% from the field, underscoring how tight the contest was offensively.
Key Takeaways
- →Chicago Sky W has a superior Net Rating of 2
- →Chicago Sky W has a better offensive and defensive rating compared to Connecticut Sun W, with a net rating advantage of 16
- →Chicago Sky W has a slight edge with a positive net rating and a better offensive rating compared to Connecticut Sun W
- →Despite both teams struggling, Chicago Sky W has a slight edge with a better offensive and defensive rating, as well as a significant CPI advantage
- →Chicago Sky W has a better offensive and defensive rating compared to Connecticut Sun W, with a positive net rating of 2