The highly anticipated WNBA matchup between the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky did not disappoint on Sunday, with the Sky pulling off a thrilling 88-87 win after a second-half comeback. The game featured a tight first half with multiple lead changes, but Chicago surged in the second half to secure the victory.
Rookies Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese stood out in the game, with Clark picking up a double-double in assists and Reese scoring a career-high 25 points with 16 rebounds. Reese extended her record to eight straight double-doubles, becoming just the third player in league history to achieve this milestone.
Despite a strong performance from Indiana’s Kelsey Mitchell, who led the Fever with 24 points, Chicago’s Chennedy Carter and Kamilla Cardoso also had standout games. Carter scored 23 points and dished out five assists, while Cardoso recorded a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds.
The win for the Sky snapped a four-game winning streak for the Fever, who will now prepare for a matchup against the Seattle Storm. Chicago, on the other hand, gains momentum ahead of their game against the defending champion Las Vegas Aces.
This matchup was the third of four meetings this season between Indiana and Chicago, with the Fever holding a 2-1 lead in the series. Fans can expect another exciting game when the two teams face off for the final time on August 30.
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