The Aces fell 93-85 against the Sky, dropping to 16-8 on the season. With the victory, the Sky improved to 10-14 on the season.
????You've got to know when to hold 'em
Know when to fold 'em
Know when to walk away
And know when to run…????The point we're making here is SKY ON TOP!#skytown pic.twitter.com/OJ5986JRih
— Chicago Sky (@chicagosky) July 17, 2024
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The Aces got off to a slow start, falling down by as many as 14 points (17-3) early in the first quarter. Chicago was able to take such an early lead because the Aces turned the ball over six times, while the Sky only turned it over once.
The Sky would lead the Aces 25-12 after the first quarter of play. Chennedy Carter outscored the Aces in the quarter, scoring 14 points on 5-of-6 shooting from the floor. Kate Martin went down with a lower leg injury with 1:19 left in the quarter and did not return.
In the second quarter, the Aces were behind by as many as 21 points, 42-21, with 4:07 left, before going on a 9-0 run to narrow the deficit. At halftime, the Aces trailed the Sky by 7:44-37. The Aces outscored the Sky 25-19 in the quarter.
The Aces would come within 4 points early in the third quarter before the Sky responded going back ahead 13 with two minutes remaining in the quarter. Vegas would end the quarter on a 7-0 run cutting the deficit to six points heading into the fourth quarter of play.
Kelsey Plum brings the Aces within six points after three quarters of play. The Sky lead 69-63.#AllInLV #WNBA pic.twitter.com/Lx0nCm9OGS
— Dice City Sports (@DiceCitySports) July 17, 2024
The Aces began the fourth quarter with a 6-0 run, tying the game at 69 apiece. The two teams would trade buckets but the Aces would find themselves in the lead 80-79 after two free throws from A’ja Wilson. The Aces would not lead after that and would end up losing 93-85.
Three Chicago Sky players scored in double digits, led by Chennedy Carter, who ended with 34 points. Marina Mabrey ended with 15 points, 4 assists, and 3 steals while hitting three three-pointers. Angel Reese finished with a double double, beginning a new streak with 13 points and 10 rebounds.
A’ja Wilson led the Aces with 28 points, 14 rebounds, and 5 blocks. Tiffany Hayes was a significant contributor off the bench, scoring 19 points on 8-10 from the field. Jackie Young was the only other Ace to reach double digits, finishing with 17 points.
The WNBA’s next game is the All-Star Game between Team WNBA and Team USA on Saturday, July 20th, with a 5:30 p.m. tip-off. Following that, the WNBA will take a break as the Olympics take place, with the Aces returning to play on August 17th against the New York Liberty.
