The Chicago Sky (10-15) played as a team and won as a team against the Phoenix Mercury (6-18). The 104-85 victory returned the team to the win column after two-straight home losses to the Las Vegas Aces and Seattle Storm.
From the opening tip to the final buzzer, the Sky played some of the best basketball they have played all season. They controlled the pace of the game, held onto the lead and, at both ends of the floor, were able to overpower a Mercury team that had Diana Tarausi, Brianna Turner, Megan Gustafson and Sophie Cunningham, but was missing Brittney Griner, who took this game off to prioritize her mental health. Phoenix also remained without Skylar Diggins-Smith, who is away from the team after giving birth to her second child.
The five keys to the Sky’s victory
The Sky claimed the victory due contributions from multiple players in all aspects of the game. Lately, team captain Kahleah Copper has taken on much of the scoring load, but this time around she had plenty of help. Here are five critical reasons why Chicago won:
1.) Effective shooting from the field and beyond the arc
The Sky shot 57.2 percent from the field compared to the Phoenix’s 47.6 percent. The Sky also had the advantage behind the arc. Kahleah Copper, Alanna Smith and Courtney Williams…
