Chennedy Carter leads Sky to victory over Wings in Chicago

Chennedy Carter played a pivotal role in the Chicago Sky's victory over the Dallas Wings on Sunday, scoring 28 points, including 11 in the first quarter. The Sky established an early lead, never trailing throughout the game, and finished with a decisive 92-77 win. This victory was crucial for Chicago, as they are vying for a playoff spot, currently holding a one-game lead over the Atlanta Dream with five games left in the regular season. Carter's performance was particularly impressive as she returned from a four-game absence due to illness. She shot 10-of-17 from the field, made her only three-point attempt, and was 7-of-9 from the free-throw line, also contributing six assists. The Sky's offense was further bolstered by Isabelle Harrison, who scored a season-high 21 points and grabbed nine rebounds, while Dana Evans added 11 points, including three three-pointers. On the opposing side, Arike Ogunbowale led the Wings with 23 points, supported by Natasha Howard with 17 points and Satou Sabally, who contributed 12 points, seven assists, and six rebounds. Despite a strong start to the game, the Wings struggled to keep pace with the Sky, ultimately losing their fourth consecutive game after a brief three-game winning streak. The Sky's victory comes in the wake of a previous win against the Los Angeles Sparks, which had snapped a seven-game losing streak. However, the team is facing challenges, including the absence of rookie Angel Reese, who suffered a season-ending wrist injury, impacting their playoff aspirations.