WNBA Recap: Indiana Fever Fall Just Short to Chicago Sky, 88-87
Sunday, June 23, 2024
ESPN
In a highly anticipated rematch of last week's thrilling contest, the Chicago Sky edged out the Indiana Fever by a narrow margin of 88-87 on Sunday afternoon. The game was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams trading the lead throughout the entirety of the four quarters.
The Fever were led by their star guard, Aaliyah Boston, who poured in 28 points, grabbed 7 rebounds, and dished out 5 assists. Teammate Victoria Vivians added 19 points, while Emily Engstler contributed 10 points and 12 rebounds. However, it was the Sky's Kahleah Copper who ultimately proved to be the difference-maker, scoring a game-high 32 points and grabbing 9 rebounds.
The loss drops the Fever to 6-3 on the season, while the Sky improve to 5-4. The two teams will face off again next week in Indianapolis, in what is sure to be another closely contested battle.
Box Score
| Indiana Fever | Chicago Sky | |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 87 | 88 |
| Rebounds | 36 | 42 |
| Assists | 18 | 20 |
| Steals | 8 | 7 |
Game Summary
The first quarter saw the Fever take an early lead, but the Sky quickly caught up and the two teams traded the lead several times. The quarter ended with the Sky holding a slim 24-23 advantage.
The second quarter was more of the same, with neither team able to gain a significant advantage. The Sky eventually took a 46-43 lead into halftime.
The third quarter was the most closely contested of the game, with the two teams trading the lead several times. The Fever ultimately took a 66-65 lead into the fourth quarter.
The fourth quarter was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams having chances to win the game. In the end, it was the Sky who made the key plays down the stretch to secure the victory.
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