The Dallas Wings vs Chicago Sky match opened up today's WNBA matchday, with Wings aiming for their fourth win of the season against another struggling team. However, the Sky came out victorious, worsening the Wings' poor start to the season with an 83-72 win.
Arike Ogunbowale put on a big show with a game-high 31 points for the Wings. Natasha Howard, with 13 points, was the only other player to score in double digits for Dallas. Jacy Sheldon contributed nine points and Sevgi Uzun added eight.
On the other end, the Sky had two players leading the way with 19 points, Marina Mabrey and Chennedy Carter. Angel Reese followed them closely with 16 points, and 18 rebounds. Dana Evans added another 12 points to help the Sky secure this win.
Dallas Wings vs Chicago Sky Player Stats and Box Score
Dallas Wings Player Stats and Box Score
Chicago Sky Player Stats and Box Score
Dallas Wings vs Chicago Sky Game Summary
The Dallas Wings vs Chicago Sky duel was lopsided from the very beginning. The home team took an advantage in the first quarter with a 20-11 result. They went on to win every other quarter until the final one, losing it 33-24 against the Dallas Wings. The second one was very similar to the first quarter, with the Sky winning it comfortably, 22-14.
The second half of the game started with the Wings trying to get close to the Sky, but the home team won the third quarter too, with a 17-14 result.
The fourth quarter was the most entertaining of the game. The Wings attempted a late-game surge with a 33-point quarter, but the Sky's 24 points were enough to hold them off and get the win.
Dana Evans contributed off the bench with 12 points, but the best part of this game is that the Sky worked as a team and dismantled the struggling Wings. In addition to Satou Sabally's absence, the Wings were without another key player in Maddy Siegrist, in their 11th loss of the season.
The Sky now boasts a 5-9 record, breaking a four-game losing streak.