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Sky pull off late-game comeback, defeat Storm 90-85

The victory moved the Sky 1 1/2 games behind the Sparks in the battle for eighth and final playoff spot and added to the importance of the matchup between the teams Tuesday in Los Angeles.

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Sky drop critical game to Aces in playoff push, fall two games behind Sparks

“We need to take care of business,” interim coach/general manager Emre Vatansever said. “We play Seattle and Los Angeles on the road now. That’s our focus.”

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What will the Sky’s backcourt look like in 2024?

While the Sky puts off addressing the two of the most critically important roles to a professional sports franchise — coach and general manager — questions about their roster only grow more concerning.

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Sky snap five-game skid in ‘turning point’ game against Storm

Dana Evans led the Sky with 23 points, shooting 7-for-11 from the field, including 4-for-6 from three-point range. Marina Mabrey added 19 points and Alanna Smith 14.

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James Wade assembled Sky’s roster poorly, and it’s showing

It’s not that the Sky are playing below their capabilities. This team was not built to be successful. At its best, the Sky could barely make the playoffs. If the season ended today, they wouldn’t.

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Sky fall into tie with Sparks for last playoff spot with 10 games left

“We weren’t prepared well, and that is my responsibility,” interim coach/general manager Emre Vatansever said. “I take ownership of that. I could have prepared them well, and I didn’t.”

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Sky battle through Wings’ physicality to secure third consecutive victory

The teams combined to commit 54 fouls, but it was the Sky (12-15) who maintained an edge in late-game composure and secured a 104-96 victory.

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Sky guard Marina Mabrey reflects on three seasons with Wings: ‘Dallas believed in me’

In her first season with the Sky, Mabrey entered Friday averaging career highs across the board, putting up 14.5 points, 3.9 rebounds and 3.8 assists in 29.8 minutes.

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As trade deadline approaches, Sky don’t appear to be active despite clear need for changes

Former coach/GM James Wade’s hurried attempt to stop the bleeding in the wake of the departures of Candace Parker, Courtney Vandersloot and Allie Quigley not only failed to prevent a rebuild, but it also poses a realistic hindrance to the Sky’s future success.

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Marina Mabrey’s keys for navigating slumps offer lesson for all

“You’re going to go through little phases where you’re not playing your best basketball, but you can’t attach your self-worth to it,” Mabrey said.

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To even get consideration from free agent-to-be Jewell Loyd, Sky have work to do

“Every person wants to play in their hometown, whether it’s playing there for college, whatever it is.” said Loyd, who played high school ball at Niles West. “There’s always a different feel. . . . At the same time, I’ve only known the Seattle Storm my whole [WNBA career].’’

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Sky’s lack of cohesion out of All-Star break might indicate this group will never find it

“I mean, we came back,” interim coach/general manager Emre Vatansever said. “There are 40 minutes in a game, and there are ups and downs. Of course, there are some times that disconnection happens for both teams. But, no, nothing big.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky have on/off-court questions to answer during All-Star break

“Emre will be there through the 2023 season,” operating chairman Nadia Rawlinson told the Sun-Times following James Wade’s resignation. “We’re excited and confident in his ability to lead the team. We feel good about him in this role for now.”

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Sky falter in fourth quarter, drop second straight to Dream

Kahleah Copper finished one point shy of her career high after being held scoreless in the final 10 minutes.

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Marina Mabrey isn’t fazed by critics who think ‘They shouldn’t have traded that for her’

Mabrey is the Sky’s second-leading scorer, averaging a career-high 15.8 points per game halfway through the season. She’s still looking for All-Star recognition.

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Courtney Williams notches first career triple-double in Sky’s 86-78 win over Sparks

Williams finished with 12 points, 13 assists and 11 rebounds.

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Patience pays off for Sky’s Courtney Williams

Williams led the Sky to an 80-63 victory over the Sparks with a game-high 21 points, nine rebounds and two assists.

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Sky’s Alanna Smith a bright spot amid team’s slump

Through 12 games (nine starts), she’s averaging 10.3 points, a team-high 6.8 rebounds and 1.8 blocks.

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Sky aren’t panicking, despite league-worst four-game skid

“If you’re looking at it in the scheme of 11 games, then maybe you’ll call it a skid,” Marina Mabrey said. “If you’re looking at it in 40 games, it’s a wave.”

Chicago Tribune

Dana Evans and Marina Mabrey are building a key backcourt connection for Chicago Sky: ‘It relieves pressure for both of us’

The Chicago Sky faced an important test Thursday: Can this new-look roster withstand the absence of Kahleah Copper?

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Sky facing tough stretch as they try to snap skid

Of the Sky’s nine games leading into the All-Star break, six are against teams in the top five of the standings. The other three are against the Dream and Fever, both of whom have beaten the Sky once.

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Sky blow late lead to Fever in third straight loss

The Sky (5-6) held a seven-point lead with seven minutes to play in the fourth quarter, but an 11-0 run by the Fever erased it.

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Sky prioritizing mental focus as they navigate two-game skid

“To me, everyone has an individual duty to be ready to play and use your strengths when it’s your time,” guard Marina Mabrey says.

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Kahleah Copper spurs Sky’s second-half comeback to beat Liberty

The Sky (4-3) proved eight players is enough in an 86-82 road win. Copper had seven points in the first half and finished with a game-high 27.

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Sky prove adversity is ‘not that big of a deal’ with 94-88 win over Wings despite depleted roster

Marina Mabrey led the Sky with 23 points, eight assists and five rebounds.

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