Portland Fire Puts up Fight Before Falling to Chicago Sky in WNBA Opener
Cardoso added 14 rebounds as Chicago built a 50-37 halftime lead and held off Portland’s late rally in the expansion team’s debut.
- On Saturday night, Kamilla Cardoso led the Chicago Sky to a 98-83 victory over the expansion Portland Fire, recording 22 points and 14 rebounds at the Moda Center.
- The Portland Fire's opener marked the league's return to the city for the first time in 24 years, with Carla Leite scoring 18 points for the expansion team at the Moda Center.
- Sweeping roster changes followed the Sky's 10-24 finish last season, including trading Angel Reese to Atlanta for first-round draft picks in 2027 and 2028; Skylar Diggins added 21 points and 11 rebounds.
- Trailing by 17 points in the first half, the Fire rallied to tie the game at 70 with a 3-pointer from Bridget Carleton, but the Sky pulled away late.
- The Sky continue their road trip against Golden State on Wednesday night, while the Fire host New York on Tuesday as their season-opening homestand continues.
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Sky’s second-half outburst spoils expansion Fire’s debut
Kamilla Cardoso recorded 22 points and 14 rebounds and Skylar Diggins had 21 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists in her team debut as the Chicago Sky notched a 98-83 road victory on Saturday night to spoil the opener for the expansion Portland Fire. Rickea Jackson added 19 points and seven rebounds and Jacy Sheldon
6 takeaways from Chicago Sky’s season-opening win in Portland, including a standout night from Kamilla Cardoso
For the first time in a long time, the Chicago Sky showed some fight Saturday night. It was necessary to escape from the inaugural game of the Portland Fire’s return to the WNBA with a 98-83 win.
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Usa newsSky survive first road test against Fire
PORTLAND, Ore. — Sky guard Skylar Diggins said before the game that the regular-season opener might not be sexy. The Sky have a brand new roster and listed five players on the injury report.But they responded to a second-half run from the Fire and pulled away with a 98-83 win.The Sky jumped out to a 13-point lead in the first half. Diggins found Cardoso early and often in the pick-and-roll, which will be a staple of the offense.In the second hal…
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Rockdale Citizen & Newton CitizenSky's second-half outburst spoils expansion Fire's debut
Kamilla Cardoso recorded 22 points and 14 rebounds and Skylar Diggins had 21 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists in her team debut as the Chicago Sky notched a 98-83 road victory on Saturday night to spoil the opener for…
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