Chicago Sky end road losing streak with close win over Seattle Storm
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 11:32 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
The Chicago Sky secured an 82-80 victory against the Seattle Storm on Sunday in Seattle, halting a six-game road losing streak. Kamilla Cardoso led the Sky with 22 points and 12 rebounds, while Natasha Cloud added 20 points. The Storm, down 53-37 late in the third quarter, staged a comeback to cut the deficit to one point. However, Courtney Vandersloot’s late free throw sealed the win for Chicago, despite Jade Melbourne's missed layup at the buzzer. The Sky, now at 13-22, will host the New York Liberty next, while the Storm, with a record of 7-30, face the Dallas Wings.
- •Kamilla Cardoso scored 22 points for the Sky.
- •Storm had a late comeback, closing to within one point.
- •Courtney Vandersloot's free throw was crucial in the closing seconds.
- •Next game for the Sky is against New York Liberty.
- •Seattle Storm will play the Dallas Wings next.
- 11:32 PMYahoo Sports — Sky snap a six-game losing streak on the road with an 82-80 victory over the Storm
"Kamilla Cardoso had 22 points and 12 rebounds, Natasha Cloud scored 20 points and the Chicago Sky ended a six-game losing streak on the road with an 82-80 victory over the Seattle Storm on Sunday. Seattle (7-30) trailed 53-37 with 5:49 left in the third quarter, but Dominique Malonga answered with a basket and two free throws and Jade Melbourne and rookie Awa Fam sank back-to-back 3-pointers to cap a 15-4 run as the Storm closed to 60-55 heading to the fourth.
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