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Connecticut Sun vs Chicago Sky, WNBA Semifinals Game 5

WNBA
Sun
25-11
72-63
Final
Sky
26-10
Wintrust Arena

Lead tracker

CON leadsBiggest lead CON 9, CHI 11
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CHI leads
Team1234T
CON241682472
CHI162418563

Who won: Sun 72-63

The Connecticut Sun beat the Chicago Sky 72-63 in WNBA Semifinals Game 5 on Thursday, September 8, 2022 at Wintrust Arena. The Sky win the series 4-0. The Sun outscored the Sky 24-5 in the 4th quarter. Jonquel Jones led the Sun in points (15). Kahleah Copper led the Sky in points (22).

Recap · Sep 9
Sun rally in 4th, beat Sky 72-63 to advance to WNBA Finals

The Connecticut Sun made no secret about wanting revenge against Chicago in the teams’ WNBA Playoffs semifinal series, especially after the Sky sent them packing from the semifinals in 2021 while on the way to the title.

What it means

  • Sky won the series 4-0.

Latest headlines

Recap · Sep 25
Sun beat Tempo 95-81 in franchise's final game in Connecticut before moving to Houston
ESPN · Sep 25
Sun mark franchise's last game in Connecticut with victory, joy
Recap · Sep 25
Citron has 22, Iriafen 16 points, 15 boards as playoff-bound Mystics beat Sky 101-93
ESPN · Sep 24
Sun execs Rizzotti, Tuck to make move with team to Houston
ESPN · Sep 24
Washington Mystics vs. Chicago Sky - Game Highlights
ESPN · Sep 24
Connecticut Sun vs. Toronto Tempo - Game Highlights
ESPN · Sep 22
Chicago Sky vs. Toronto Tempo - Game Highlights
Recap · Sep 22
Jaquez, Taylor help Sky beat Tempo 97-85, snap 5-game losing streak

Injuries and inactives

Sun4th in Eastern Conference Division
  • Brittney Griner C
    Knee, left
    Out
  • Kennedy Burke G
    Shoulder, Surgery
    Out
  • Olivia Nelson-Ododa C
    Knee, right
    Out
  • Rayah Marshall C
    Knee, right
    Out
  • Saniya Rivers G
    Ankle, left
    Out
Sky4th in Eastern Conference Division
  • Aicha Coulibaly G
    Knee, right
    Out
  • Azura Stevens F
    Knee, right
    Out
  • DiJonai Carrington G
    Foot, left
    Out
  • Natasha Cloud G
    Knee, left
    Out
  • Skylar Diggins G
    Knee, right
    Out

Head to head

CHI wins series 4-0
Last meeting: Sky 94, Sun 91 (Aug 7)

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Game info

Venue
Wintrust Arena, Chicago, IL · Attendance 8,014
Officials
Maj Forsberg (Referee), Che Flores (Referee), Randy Richardson (Referee), Dannica Baroody (Referee)

Injuries, starters, headlines and game info from ESPN. Headlines open on ESPN.

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