Wintrust Arena crackled Friday night as Kamilla Cardoso turned in a spotless shooting clinic, going 13-for-13 from the field while the Chicago Sky ran the expansion Portland Fire out of the building in a 124-94 win. Courtney Vandersloot checked into the Sky lineup for the first time this season, and Chicago’s offense responded with a storm of franchise and league-level milestones.
Cardoso's perfect night
Cardoso delivered a career-high 30 points and eight rebounds without missing a shot, setting a WNBA record for the most field goals made without a miss, according to CBS Sports. Chicago’s box score backed up the eye test, with the Sky shooting 45-of-68 from the field for a blistering 66.2% and never once trailing.
Efficiency and ball movement fueled the rout
The Sky turned the game into a passing exhibition. They piled up 38 assists, with six players scoring in double figures and seven of the 10 who saw the floor shooting better than 50%, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. Sydney Taylor poured in 29 points, and the 124 total marked a franchise high, leaving Chicago just one point shy of the WNBA regulation scoring record.
Vandersloot returns and steadies the floor
Head coach Tyler Marsh summed up the vibe of Courtney Vandersloot’s season debut with a simple line: “She was back tonight like she never left.” Vandersloot leaned into her familiar identity after the game, telling the Chicago Sun-Times, “I want to play fast, selfless; the open player gets the ball.” She finished with 10 points and seven assists in limited minutes as she eased her way back into the rotation.
What’s next
The victory was Chicago’s second straight after a blowout loss in Connecticut and completed a season sweep of Portland. The Sky now turn their attention to hosting the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, according to ESPN. That matchup should offer a sharper read on whether this outburst is a true turning point for a team that has been searching for consistency.
For a Sky squad trying to define its offensive identity, Friday looked like a ready-made blueprint: efficient interior scoring, crisp ball movement and a veteran floor general steering the whole operation. Fans left Wintrust buzzing. Whether Chicago can bottle this kind of efficiency remains the big question, but for one night the Sky absolutely rediscovered their offense.
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