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Sun figure to play with desperation at home

The Sky know what it feels like to be a team desperate for its first title. That desperation makes the Sun dangerous, especially as they host the next two games of the best-of-five semifinal series.

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Emma Meesseman’s impact can’t be understated as Sky look to advance past Sun

Meesseman is averaging 9.6 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.8 assists and one block through the Sky’s first five playoff games.

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Sky continue to respond with backs against the wall

The Sky head to Uncasville Connecticut for Game 3 scheduled for noon on Sunday and Game 4 scheduled for Tuesday. A time has yet to be determined for Game 4.

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Sky noticeably absent from All-Defensive teams

“I’m just happy to have all these non-defensive-team players on our team,” coach James Wade said. “It’s great.”

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Sky aren’t the favorites in a star-studded WNBA final four, but don’t tell them that

The Sky as underdogs? Come on, it just doesn’t sit right.

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Sky showed urgency in Game 1 vs. Sun but lacked production

“You have to enforce your will and make the game be played the way you want it to be,” Allie Quigley said.

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Sky have adjustments to make in Game 2, but Parker doesn’t need to change a thing

Candace Parker was one steal short of completing the second 5x5 game in WNBA history. She recorded the first during her rookie year in 2008.

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Sky fall behind again, dropping Game 1 of WNBA semifinals to Sun

Candace Parker tried to will her team to victory with a 19-point, 18-rebound performance.

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Sky must carry over urgency from first round

Kahleah Copper returned to practice Saturday after missing Friday with a non-COVID-related illness, but Ruthy Hebard is listed as questionable.

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Rebekah Gardner named to the WNBA All-Rookie Team

Gardner averaged 8.4 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.4 steals in 21.7 minutes per game for the Sky during the regular season.

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Five Takeaways From the First Round of the WNBA Playoffs

With the star-studded semifinals matchups set, here’s a look at how the opening contests indicate what we can expect going forward.

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Sky reached a new level in the first round; now it’s about sustaining

The Sky’s entire roster has WNBA championship experience with the exception of Julie Allemand, and nearly all of the players gained that experience together.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky Extend Coach, GM James Wade’s Contract Through 2025 Season

The 47-year-old has taken the team to the playoffs every year since 2018, including leading them to win the WNBA title last season.

Sports Illustrated

Sky pick up options on coach/GM James Wade contract

Wade has the highest winning percentage of any Sky coach, with a 74-50 overall record in his first four seasons.

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Sky’s 16-0 fourth-quarter run pushes them past Liberty and into WNBA semifinals

The Sky will face the Connecticut Sun or the Dallas Wings.

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Sky’s James Wade named 2022 WNBA Basketball Executive of the Year

After re-signing his core players, James Wade went out and signed 2019 Finals MVP Emma Meesseman and Rebekah Gardner, an overlooked star overseas.

Chicago Tribune

Sky force decisive Game 3 with 100-62 rout of Liberty

CHICAGO — In the third quarter of Saturday’s first-round playoff game, Chicago Sky guard Allie Quigley paused midplay to grin.

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Sky respond to Game 1 loss with 100-62 rout of Liberty

Kahleah Copper, whose status was in question ahead of Game 2, finished with a game-high 20 points on 6-for-14 shooting.

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Facing elimination this early isn’t what Sky’s championship core re-signed for

The Sky are the No. 2 seed and have the deepest roster in the league. They shouldn’t be in this situation, given the sacrifices and upgrades they made last offseason. Yet here they are, a game away from it all ending.

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Truth bomb: Sky are up against it heading into Game 2 against the underdog Liberty

The pressure is on the WNBA’s defending champs, who presumably aren’t all that eager to find themselves on the business end of what would be one of the biggest postseason upsets in league history.

Chicago Tribune

Sky’s repeat chances could face new challenge after Kahleah Copper exits practice with apparent injury

CHICAGO — Already a game down to the New York Liberty, the Chicago Sky took another blow Friday when star Kahleah Copper exited practice with what appeared to be a non-contact injury ahead of Saturday’s elimination game.

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Sky star Kahleah Copper hurt in practice as reigning champs face elimination

All-star’s status for Game 2 is up in the air.

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Reigning champion Sky facing elimination after dropping Game 1 to No. 7 New York Liberty: ‘We’ll respond’

Defense, turnovers and three-point shooting are three key areas the Sky need to adjust before Game 2 Saturday against the Liberty.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Sky coach James Wade is calling on Chicago fans to shave their chests for the WNBA playoffs

Wade wants to see real PASSION out of the Chicago crowd.

Chicago Tribune

Underdogs no more, Sky carry confidence into WNBA playoffs as they seek 2nd straight title

CHICAGO — The Chicago Sky entered this season with a neon target on their backs.

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