Source: Fox News
Summary
The Chicago Sky are 2-0 in the WNBA season, despite being one of the most poorly run franchises in basketball. They have retained only one drafted player, Kamilla Cardoso, and have struggled to retain talent. The Phoenix Mercury are considered one of the best franchises in the league, having made it to the WNBA Finals last season. They are 1-2 this season, with a 0-1 home record.
Our Reading
The game followed a familiar script.
The Sky come out strong, only to struggle in the second half. The Mercury, on the other hand, looked sluggish early on, but made adjustments to pull ahead.
The Sky’s interior play was a highlight, with buckets coming easily. The Mercury’s offense, averaging 87 points per game, was still strong.
Copper broke out in the last game, and her athleticism was a threat to the Sky’s bigs. The Sky’s defense locked in when it mattered most.
This one felt recognizable early, with the Sky’s struggles with retaining talent catching up with them.
Original Observation: The result wasn’t surprising by the end, given the Sky’s history of poor front office decisions.
