UNCASVILLE, Conn. — Angel Reese had her first triple-double, Hailey Van Lith led a dominant performance by the bench with a career-high 16 points and the Chicago Sky pulled away from the Connecticut Sun for a 78-66 win Sunday.
Fueled by Reese’s 11 assists — more than double her previous career high — the Sky had five players in double-figure scoring. The Sky bench outscored the Sun reserves 36-2 in the Commissioner’s Cup game.
Reese also had 11 points and 13 rebounds for the Sky (3-7). Kia Nurse had 11 points on 4-of-4 shooting with three 3s, and Kamilla Cardoso and Ariel Atkins scored 10 apiece. Reserve Rachel Banham made her 300th career 3-pointer.
Tyler Marsh, with his father Donnie, coach Chicago Sky using the wisdom they gained from each other
Marina Mabrey scored 22 points with five 3s for the Sun (2-8). Tina Charles added 19 points and Jacy Sheldon had 12.
Both teams shot 40% and made six 3-pointers in the first half, but the Sky were perfect on eight free throws to take a 38-36 lead. Mabrey was the only player in double figures with 16.
Mabrey’s 3 and two free throws by Charles gave Connecticut a 47-44 lead early in the second half, but Michaela Onyenwere and Reese converted three-point plays to put the Sky ahead 51-48. The Sky led 59-54 entering the fourth quarter.
Both teams are back in action Tuesday, with the Sky at home against the Washington Mystics and the Sun visiting the Indiana Fever.
