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USA Today
4 hours ago
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- USA Today
How to watch Wings vs. Sky on TV or live stream - 5/31/2025
How to watch Wings vs. Sky on TV or live stream - 5/31/2025 The Chicago Sky (1-4) will look to end a three-game road slide when they take on the Dallas Wings (1-5) on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at College Park Center. The game airs at 8 p.m. ET on The U and KFAA. See more details below, including how to watch this game on The U and KFAA. Watch this game on Fubo! (regional restrictions may apply) How to watch Wings vs. Sky Date: Saturday, May 31, 2025 Saturday, May 31, 2025 Time: 8 p.m. ET 8 p.m. ET Location: Arlington, Texas Arlington, Texas Venue: College Park Center College Park Center TV channel: The U and KFAA The U and KFAA Live stream: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply) Wings players to watch Arike Ogunbowale leads her squad in points per game (17.7), and also puts up 2.8 rebounds and 4.2 assists. Defensively, she puts up 1.8 steals and 0 blocked shots. Myisha Hines-Allen puts up a team-best 6.5 rebounds per game. She is also putting up 7.7 points and 3.7 assists, shooting 45.2% from the floor. DiJonai Carrington puts up 11 points, 3.7 rebounds and 0.3 assists per game. At the other end, she puts up 1 steal and 0.5 blocked shots. Maddy Siegrist averages 9.8 points, 4 rebounds and 0.2 assists per game. Defensively, she posts 0.3 steals and 0.3 blocked shots. Teaira McCowan puts up 5.7 points, 5.5 rebounds and 0.8 assists per contest. Defensively, she averages 0.5 steals and 0.8 blocked shots. Sky players to watch Angel Reese is the Sky's top rebounder (13 per game), and she posts 9.2 points and 2.8 assists. Her rebounding average ranks her first in the WNBA. Courtney Vandersloot is the Sky's top assist person (6 per game), and she averages 11.4 points and 3 rebounds. Her assist average ranks her sixth in the WNBA. Kamilla Cardoso is posting 12.8 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2 assists per contest, making 54.7% of her shots from the floor (fourth in WNBA). Ariel Atkins is No. 1 on the Sky in scoring (13.2 points per game), and averages 3.8 rebounds and 3.2 assists. She also posts 1 steal and 0.4 blocked shots. Elizabeth Williams is putting up 5.8 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game, making 37.5% of her shots from the floor. Wings vs. Sky stat comparison The Wings average 85.3 points per game, 8.5 fewer points than the 93.8 the Sky allow. The Sky put up 9.1 fewer points per game (79.2) than the Wings allow (88.3). The Wings average 34.5 rebounds a contest, 3.1 fewer rebounds per game than the Sky's average. This season, the Wings have a 44.2% shooting percentage from the field, which is 3.9% lower than the 48.1% of shots the Sky's opponents have made. The Sky's 40.9% shooting percentage from the field this season is 5.1 percentage points lower than the Wings have given up to their opponents (46.0%). Watch this game on Fubo! (regional restrictions may apply)
Chicago Tribune
8 hours ago
- Sport
- Chicago Tribune
This is what dominance looks like for Kamilla Cardoso. Can the Chicago Sky center stay consistent in Year 2?
On the right day, Kamilla Cardoso can't be stopped. And Thursday was one of those days. Or, more accurately, a wrong day for any member of the Dallas Wings frontcourt. Cardoso bludgeoned the Wings for the Chicago Sky's first 10 points of the 97-92 win. For 26 minutes, Cardoso put on a clinic for post play — diving to the low block for layups, crashing through defenders to draw fouls and slipping under her man for seals. Cardoso set a new career-high with her 23 points. And her play on the other end of the court — swallowing up opponents on defense in the post and passing off mismatches to create kick-out 3-point opportunities — headlined the first win of the Sky season. 'I played with confidence,' Cardoso said. 'I finally saw the work that I put in in the offseason translate into this game.' This is the version of Cardoso that the Sky have been seeking ever since they drafted the Brazilian center with the No. 3 pick last spring. At 6-foot-7, Cardoso looms over most of her competition — and her physical advantages extend far beyond her height. The center's size belies her agile feet and remarkable speed, allowing her to space the floor and crash the boards with the swiftness of a smaller player. But despite these clear advantages, Cardoso's rookie season was somewhat muted. She averaged 9.8 points and 7.9 rebounds. Cardoso often scored in bunches, showing flashes of her physical dominance for a quarter and then receding from the game entirely. Some of this disconnect can be attributed to a shoulder injury that caused her to start the season late and end it early. But Cardoso consistently emphasized that her confidence — or lack thereof — was the driving difference between single- and double-digit performances. To coach Tyler Marsh, connecting with this dominant version of Cardoso isn't just a tactical challenge — it's entirely predicated on the center's mental approach. 'I think that Kamilla can be a dominant force in this league pretty much on a nightly basis when her mind is made up to do so,' Marsh said. 'It's part of what I talk about with giving young players grace, because they got to grow into that. It's not something that we can just expect from them from the jump. 'Learning how to be that nightly, that's part of being a pro and it's part of understanding what her talent is and what her potential is. We just want to put her in positions where she's able to do that and see that so it can be a regular thing.' At times last season, Cardoso appeared to disengage entirely from the game in front of her. This isn't unusual for rookies who are overloaded by the mental burden of learning a new system while also familiarizing themselves with new personnel and attempting to keep up with the elevated pace of play. Even as a second-year player, it's hard to stay engaged for a 40-minute game. That was still true at the end of Thursday's first quarter, when Cardoso turned around from a routine rebound and threw an awkward, thoughtless pass straight into the hands of the Wings' Paige Bueckers. The mistake was so surprising that Cardoso — in a moment of youthful earnestness — clapped both of her hands over her mouth in shock before scrambling back and ultimately fouling Arike Ogunbowale. But even with that error, her performance was more dialed in than any from the 2024 season. Cardoso threw herself on the ground in pursuit of loose balls twice, sending smaller guards scrambling out of the way. The center shuffled quickly off the ball in help defense, passed out of double teams and connected relentlessly on screens with veteran guard Courtney Vandersloot. Beyond recording a crucial win, Marsh believes Thursday's game played an important role in Cardoso's development to show her that she's fully capable of exceeding her own expectations. 'It's a two-way street,' Marsh said. 'There's a level of responsibility on our end as a staff to put her in positions to be successful, and then she's got to approach the game day-to-day with that mindset of how dominant she can be. 'We want her to understand how impactful and how important she is to us on the defensive end and the offensive end. Hopefully that continues to breed trust in herself, just like we have in her.' Confidence is key. But Vandersloot offered an additional solution to firing up Cardoso — get her the ball. The Sky want plays to start with Cardoso just as often as they end with her. In Marsh's new system, the center operates in a fulcrum role designed to pass through and around the post position, requiring Cardoso to facilitate from the perimeter and nail. Cardoso feels her passing is the most underrated aspect of her game — and Vandersloot, one of the greatest passing guards in the history of the sport, agrees. 'She needs to touch the ball a lot,' Vandersloot said. 'She's so unselfish, she's a great passer and I think she understands the game really well. So we have to play through her more often.' Thursday's outing also informed the Sky how they should proceed in striking a balance between Cardoso and forward Angel Reese. The pair's lowlights of struggling through contact on the low block are mostly a symptom of desperation — especially last season, when the Sky offense lacked ball movement and rhythm. Both players are more unselfish than many game scenarios allow them to showcase, willingly passing off looks in the post and slinging skip passes across the arc to produce 3-point looks. The Sky aim to play a more spaced-out style of basketball. That has meant a sacrifice for Reese, who is playing further away from the basket and taking significantly fewer shots. But this style also leans into the forward's potential as a high-low distributor to play in tandem with Cardoso. Reese assisted on three of Cardoso's baskets in Thursday's win, a reflection of how this dynamic can space the floor and fuel the offense. The Sky's entire success is intertwined with the growth of Cardoso and Reese. And on Thursday, the Sky caught a glimpse of a future defined by the dominance of their center. Now, it's up to Cardoso — and the team around her — to prove this can become an everyday affair.
Yahoo
12 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Wings guard joins Paige Bueckers on injury report vs. Sky
The post Wings guard joins Paige Bueckers on injury report vs. Sky appeared first on ClutchPoints. Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers was recently placed in concussion protocol and will miss a minimum of two games. It is unquestionably a difficult blow to a team that is just 1-5 overall so far in the 2025 WNBA season. Following the news, the Wings released their official injury report for Saturday's game against the Chicago Sky. Bueckers was not the only player listed on it, as guard Tyasha Harris is listed as questionable due to a knee injury. Advertisement Harris did not play on Thursday in the Wings' 97-92 loss against the Sky in Chicago due to the knee concern. There is a chance that she could return for the Sky-Wings rematch on Saturday night in Arlington, however. Harris, a 27-year-old, is a backup guard for Dallas. With Bueckers out, Harris could potentially start if she is available. Tyasha Harris making important impact on Wings in 2025 season In five games played this season, the veteran guard is averaging 4.6 points, 2.6 assists and 1.0 rebounds per game. She is shooting 44.4 percent from the field and 45.5 percent on her three-point attempts as well. Advertisement Harris has already played an important role in 2025 with this Wings team. As mentioned, though, she could be on track to start given the Buckers injury news. Dallas needs another reliable ball-handler alongside Arike Ogunbowale in the starting lineup. Rookies Aziaha James and JJ Quinerly are also candidates to start. Dallas could turn to Maddy Siegrist or Teaira McCowan if they want to utilize a big starting lineup. Either way, a player who has primarily come off the bench will need to start on Saturday due to Bueckers' injury absence. The Wings will provide updates on Tyasha Harris' injury status before Saturday's matchup. Dallas is set to host Chicago at 8 PM EST in what projects to be another competitive affair following Thursday's exciting game.
Yahoo
18 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Chicago Sky Coach Makes Paige Bueckers Statement After Wings Game
Chicago Sky Coach Makes Paige Bueckers Statement After Wings Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Chicago Sky took down the Dallas Wings on Thursday evening to earn their first victory of the 2025 WNBA season. The Sky now sit at 1-4, a game removed from last place in the Eastern Conference Standings. The Wings are now 1-5, which makes them last place in the West. Advertisement While young Sky forward Angel Reese and Wings guard Paige Bueckers dominated most of the headlines going into the contest, it was actually Kamilla Cardoso and Arike Ogunbowale who stole the show. Cardoso pitched in a career-high 23 points for Chicago in the win, and Ogunbowale tallied 37 points in the loss for Dallas. Chicago Sky guard Kia Nurse (11) and Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5).Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images Reese had a well-rounded game in the victory, contributing six points, nine rebounds and five assists. Bueckers scored 15 points, dished out eight assists and grabbed five rebounds during Thursday's loss. After the win, new Chicago Sky head coach Tyler Marsh spoke to the media about Dallas' talented roster. He even made a strong statement about Bueckers, Ogunbowale and the rest of the Wings' backcourt. Advertisement 'I think that they are an incredibly talented back court,' Marsh said. 'A lot of talk goes to Paige (Bueckers) and Arike (Ogunbowale), and rightfully so, but DiJonai (Carrington) is pretty good herself as well. … I have no doubts that they'll be fine as the season progresses.' Neither the Sky or Wings have much time to reevaluate, as the two teams will face off once again on Saturday. This time, Chicago will travel down to Dallas to play at the College Park Center for an 8:00 p.m. EST tip off. Chicago will look to string two wins together for the first time in the 2025 WNBA season, and Dallas will attempt to crawl their way out of the bottom of the Western Conference standings ahead of the Commissioner's Cup in June. Advertisement Related: Chicago Sky Coach Facing Decision After Player's Strong Message Related: Kamilla Cardoso Sends Message After Chicago Sky Teammate's Historic News This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kamilla Cardoso Sends Message After Chicago Sky Teammate's Historic News
Kamilla Cardoso Sends Message After Chicago Sky Teammate's Historic News originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Chicago Sky finally got in the win column during the 2025 WNBA season as they snapped a four-game losing streak on Thursday evening. They hosted the Dallas Wings at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, who they ended up defeating by a score of 97 to 92. Advertisement While 2024 All-Rookie forward Kamilla Cardoso scored a career-high 23 points in the victory, veteran point guard Courtney Vandersloot put on a show as well. The 15-year veteran scored 13 points and added nine rebounds and five steals. Vandersloot also broke the Chicago Sky's all-time franchise scoring record against the Wings on Thursday as she now sits at 3,728 points. Chicago Sky guard Courtney Vandersloot (22).Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images Cardoso and Vandersloot showed increased chemistry during team's triumph over the Wings, which led to Cardoso's 9-for-13 shooting performance on Thursday. This 69.2% mark from the floor is her highest in 2025 so far. After the game, Cardoso spoke to the media about Vandersloot after the historic milestone that she achieved against Dallas. Cardoso touched on how impactful she has been for the team, as well as what Vandersloot means to her personally. Advertisement 'She's an amazing point guard, so she's gonna find you wherever you are if you are open,' Cardoso said. 'I feel like the connection's been going on … It's amazing to have her here and play with her because she's a vet and she's always helping me and telling me to turn the page and keep going and stay confident in myself.' Chicago now holds a 1-4 record, which places them fifth in the Eastern Conference Standings. They are now a game ahead of the 0-5 Connecticut Sun, but still trail by one game to the 2-3 Indiana Fever. The Sky will play their next game on Saturday at 8:00 p.m. EST. They will travel down to Dallas to take on the 1-5 Wings for the second consecutive game. Advertisement Related: Chicago Sky Announce Exciting News After First Win Related: Angel Reese Shares First Look of Her Signature Reebok Shoe This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
