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Sky Soar Over Mercury in Crucial Victory
8 Jul
Summary
- Sydney Taylor led the Sky with 16 points, crucial in the third quarter.
- DeWanna Bonner made WNBA history with 8,000 points and 3,000 rebounds.
- Chicago Sky secured a 77-66 win against the Phoenix Mercury.
The Chicago Sky defeated the Phoenix Mercury 77-66 on Tuesday night, with Sydney Taylor scoring 10 of her 16 points in the pivotal third quarter. Taylor's early scoring spurt in the third quarter helped the Sky establish a seven-point lead, which they extended to 56-44 by the end of the period.
Despite Phoenix's late push, led by Kahleah Copper's 25 points, Chicago maintained their advantage. Jacy Sheldon sealed the victory with a late 3-pointer for the Sky, who improved to 7-14 on the season.
A historic achievement marked the game as DeWanna Bonner of the Mercury became the first player in WNBA history to record 8,000 points, 3,000 rebounds, and 500 steals. Bonner finished the game with 12 points, contributing to Phoenix's 8-14 record.
