WNBA: Indiana Fever Edge Chicago Sky in Tight Contest
Live Coverage and Box Score
June 1, 2024
The Indiana Fever pulled off a thrilling 71-70 victory over the Chicago Sky in a WNBA clash on ESPN. The game was a hard-fought battle, with both teams trading leads throughout. In the end, it was Indiana's Aliyah Boston who made the crucial play, driving past Chicago rookie Kamilla Cardoso for an and-1 layup to seal the win.
Boston, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, led the Fever with 11 points. She also added 9 rebounds and 3 assists. Cardoso, making her first start for the Sky, finished with 8 points and 12 rebounds.
The Sky were led by Kahleah Copper, who scored a game-high 14 points. Diamond DeShields added 12 points for Chicago.
The win moves the Fever to 2-1 on the season, while the Sky drop to 1-2. Both teams will be back in action on Sunday, with the Fever hosting the Dallas Wings and the Sky traveling to face the Connecticut Sun.
Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aliyah Boston (IND) | 11 | 9 | 3 |
| Kamilla Cardoso (CHI) | 8 | 12 | 1 |
| Kahleah Copper (CHI) | 14 | 5 | 2 |
| Diamond DeShields (CHI) | 12 | 4 | 5 |
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