Chicago Sky W vs Connecticut Sun W — 94:88, NBA W
NBA W
Friday, July 31, 2026 • Wintrust Arena
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Sky W | 24 | 16 | 21 | 33 | 94 |
| Connecticut Sun W | 26 | 23 | 17 | 22 | 88 |
Team Statistics
| Stat | Chicago Sky W | Connecticut Sun W |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | 32/67 | 31/70 |
| 3-Pointers | 7/22 | 7/22 |
| Free Throws | 23/26 | 19/24 |
| Rebounds | 28 | 34 |
| Assists | 21 | 20 |
| Steals | 10 | 10 |
| Blocks | 4 | 6 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 16 |
Box Score
Top scorers
K. Cardoso
26 PTS · 6 REB · 1 AST
A. Morrow
21 PTS · 7 REB · 2 AST
O. Nelson-Ododa
16 PTS · 11 REB · 1 AST
Chicago Sky W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N. CloudS | 30:46 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 4-8 | 0-1 | 3-3 |
| S. TaylorS | 30:47 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 6-12 | 2-7 | 0-0 |
| C. VanderslootS | 23:06 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 2-7 | 0-2 | 2-2 |
| K. CardosoS | 20:54 | 26 | 6 | 1 | 8-12 | 0-0 | 10-11 |
| A. CoulibalyS | 13:05 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 1-1 |
| E. Williams | 18:38 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2-5 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Chloe Bibby | 18:13 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 3-7 | 2-4 | 0-0 |
| D. Carrington | 16:42 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 2-5 | 2-3 | 3-4 |
| J. Sheldon | 14:32 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2-5 | 1-4 | 2-2 |
| G. Jaquez | 13:17 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2-4 | 0-1 | 2-3 |
| Totals | 94 | 28 | 21 | 32-67 | 7-22 | 23-26 |
Connecticut Sun W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. MorrowS | 30:42 | 21 | 7 | 2 | 8-12 | 1-3 | 4-6 |
| C. Leger-WalkerS | 30:01 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 4-11 | 2-5 | 0-0 |
| Leila LacanS | 28:48 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 4-7 | 1-2 | 3-4 |
| D. MillerS | 28:27 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 5-13 | 1-6 | 3-3 |
| O. Nelson-OdodaS | 24:49 | 16 | 11 | 1 | 5-11 | 0-0 | 6-6 |
| Kennedy Burke | 20:57 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 2-6 | 1-5 | 2-4 |
| S. Rivers | 20:42 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2-6 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| R. Beers | 12:45 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1-3 | 0-0 | 1-1 |
| N. Angloma | 02:49 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 88 | 34 | 20 | 31-70 | 7-22 | 19-24 |
Game Recap
The Chicago Sky defeated the Connecticut Sun 94-88, closing out a six-point win behind an efficient offensive performance and a standout scoring night from K. Cardoso. Chicago’s ability to generate quality looks and convert at a high rate helped offset Connecticut’s advantage on the glass, as the Sky maintained enough offensive rhythm to stay in control during key stretches.
Key Takeaways
- →Chicago Sky W has a significant advantage in advanced metrics with a Net Rating of 0
- →Chicago Sky W has a significant advantage in offensive efficiency and overall net rating compared to Connecticut Sun W
- →Chicago Sky W has a significant rest advantage with 8 days of rest compared to Connecticut Sun W's 2 days, which should mitigate any potential fatigue
- →Chicago Sky W has a significant advantage in offensive efficiency with an ORtg of 112
- →Chicago Sky W has a significant advantage in offensive efficiency (ORtg 112