Overview

• The Sky dropped to 3-9 on the season after losing five of their last six games and fell behind by as many as 25 points against Phoenix.
• Chicago committed 20 turnovers in the game, allowing the Mercury to score 29 points off giveaways and underscoring a season average of 18.9 turnovers per contest.
• Ariel Atkins has been asked to run the point despite it not being her natural role, limiting her catch-and-shoot opportunities and disrupting the offense’s flow.
• Tyler Marsh pulled his starters in the third quarter to manage minutes for banged-up players before a back-to-back road game in Atlanta.
• Veterans Elizabeth Williams and Hailey Van Lith have voiced frustration over the Sky’s inconsistency but insist the roster can still develop a more balanced attack.