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Cardoso’s 18-Point Fourth Fuels Sky Comeback Over Sun

Chicago’s late surge offers proof that its second-half reset can produce better late-game execution ahead of a long homestand.

Overview

  • The Chicago Sky rallied from a 14-point halftime deficit to beat the Connecticut Sun 94-88 on Thursday night, outscoring Connecticut 54-39 after halftime.
  • Center Kamilla Cardoso scored 26 points with 18 in the fourth quarter, shot 8-for-12 from the field and made 10 of 11 free throws while playing 21 minutes in foul-troubled action.
  • DiJonai Carrington returned from a sprained foot for her season debut, contributing nine points in 16 minutes and joining Sydney Taylor and Natasha Cloud in key second-half roles.
  • Aneesah Morrow led the Sun with 21 points and Olivia Nelson-Ododa posted 16 points and 11 rebounds, but Connecticut’s offense faltered after intermission and the team suffered its fourth straight loss.
  • The win improved Chicago to 10-18 and keeps hope alive for the Sky during their homestand, while the Sun dropped to 7-22 and will try to regroup on the road at Dallas on Sunday.