Chicago Sky Defeat Indiana Fever In A Nail-Biting 88-87 Finish

Game Summary

The Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever faced off in an intense WNBA matchup on Sunday, June 23, 2024, with the Sky emerging victorious with a narrow 88-87 scoreline.

The game was a back-and-forth affair, with neither team able to gain a significant advantage throughout the contest.

Key Moments:

• The Sky took an early lead, but the Fever fought back to tie the game at 23-23 by the end of the first quarter.
• The second quarter saw the Fever take a 5-point lead, but the Sky rallied to tie the game at 44-44 at halftime.
• The third quarter was a defensive battle, with both teams struggling to score. The Fever held a slim 66-63 lead heading into the final period.
• The fourth quarter was a thrilling back-and-forth affair, with the lead changing hands several times. The Sky ultimately took the lead for good with just over a minute remaining in the game.
• The Fever had a chance to tie the game in the final seconds, but Victoria Vivians' three-point attempt bounced off the rim, sealing the victory for the Sky.

Kahleah Copper led the Sky with 25 points and 8 rebounds, while Courtney Vandersloot added 17 points and 10 assists.

Victoria Vivians led the Fever with 23 points and 5 rebounds, while Breanna Stewart added 18 points and 9 rebounds.

The Sky's victory improves their record to 12-6 on the season, while the Fever fall to 9-9.