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Chicago Tribune
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Phil Thompson

Chicago Sky’s title defense ends as the Connecticut Sun score the final 18 points of Game 5 to rally for a 72-63 win

CHICAGO — The Chicago Sky won’t get the chance to defend their WNBA championship after they lost Game 5 of their semifinal series to the Connecticut Sun 72-63 on Thursday at Wintrust Arena.

The Sky took a 10-point lead into the fourth quarter and led 63-54 with 4:46 to play before the Sun went on an 18-0 run to end the game.

Jonquel Jones’ three-point play put the Sun ahead 66-63 with two minutes left — their first lead since the second quarter.

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