Sky’s losing streak hits five in home loss to Sun

Kahleah Copper led the Sky with 15 points Sunday against the Sun, but she struggled with her shooting. Copper shot 5-for-15 from the field, including 0-for-6 from three-point range. (Gary Dineen/Getty Images)

The Sky’s push to make the WNBA playoffs took another hit with a 79-73 loss Sunday to the Sun at Wintrust Arena.

It was the Sky’s fifth consecutive defeat and dropped them 1 1/2 games behind the Sparks in the battle for the eighth and final playoff spot in the 12-team league. The Sky (12-20) have eight games left in the regular season; the Sparks have nine.