In an intense back-to-back clash that featured double-overtime drama, the Chicago Sky emerged victorious in both encounters against the Dallas Wings—first edging out a tight 97–92 battle on May 29, then delivering a commanding 94–83 statement win on May 31, 2025, to complete the sweep in style. These victories signal a turning point for the Sky in the current WNBA season, highlighting team chemistry, rising stars, and the desire to ascend the rankings.
Game 1 Recap (May 29): Kamilla Cardoso Breaks Out as Sky Holds Off Ogunbowale’s Explosion
Game 1 was a rollercoaster from start to finish. Dallas’s Arike Ogunbowale had a season-best 37 points, cutting through Chicago’s defense with her signature speed and clutch shooting. But it wasn’t enough to counter the well-rounded attack of the Sky.
Kamilla Cardoso, in what is being termed her WNBA coming-out party by many, contributed a career-best 23 points and 8 rebounds. Her presence in the paint was critical to anchoring Dallas’s frontcourt and taking momentum away.
Adding to the emotional highlight reel, Courtney Vandersloot took over as the Sky’s all-time leading scorer, passing her wife Allie Quigley with a clutch 13-point effort. The backcourt poise of Ariel Atkins, who scored 17 points with 8 rebounds and 6 assists, provided the Sky with the calm they required to seal the game.
Stat to Note: Chicago’s bench led Dallas’s bench 30–13, a vast margin that was the difference in a close game.
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Game 2 Recap (May 31): Ariel Atkins Takes Charge, Wings Struggle Without Bueckers
Two nights later, the Sky came back to the court with even greater firepower. It was Ariel Atkins who stole the show this time, topping all scorers with 26 points and 4 steals, bringing endless energy on both sides of the court.
Freshman phenom Angel Reese nearly had a double-double with 14 points and 9 rebounds, adding to her steady production and hustle that’s getting her quick respect league-wide.
For Dallas, NaLyssa Smith battled with 20 points and 5 rebounds but was left to do it alone without star rookie Paige Bueckers, who sat out for concussion protocol. The Wings were therefore disjointed and out of rhythm.
Standings & Momentum Shift
Chicago Sky: Improved to a 2–4 record, showing growing confidence and a stronger sense of on-court chemistry, especially under high-pressure moments.
Dallas Wings: Fell to a troubling 1–6, and questions now are beginning to arise regarding depth, defense, and the strain injuries are causing to their season.
SportSnip Analysis: What’s Next?
The Sky are showing they can win in various ways—be it through the leadership of Vandersloot, the energy of Reese, or the star-in-the-making potential of Cardoso. That adaptability is their strength.
For Dallas, Ogunbowale’s heavy burden is unsustainable until help comes quickly. The Wings require Bueckers’ return and well-being, and their bench will need to rise to the occasion if they are going to make a turnaround.
Prediction: If Chicago continues on this pace, they can easily be the dark horse of the 2025 WNBA season.
