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2019-01-01 00:15:14.989

Maitreyi Anantharaman

CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 08: Chicago Sky forward Candace Parker (3) looks on during the second half in game 5 of the WNBA Semifinals between the Connecticut Sun and the Chicago Sky on September 8, 2022 at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, IL.

WNBA: SEP 08 Playoffs Semifinals Connecticut Sun at Chicago Sky

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The Sky Fall

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 31: Candace Parker #3 of the Chicago Sky drives to the basket against Alyssa Thomas #25 of the Connecticut Sun during the first half in Game Two of the 2022 WNBA Playoffs semifinals at Wintrust Arena on August 31, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois.

Connecticut Sun v Chicago Sky – Game Two

Sun-Sky Is The Series That Refuses To End Quietly

Sue Bird #10 of the Seattle Storm reacts after the Las Vegas Aces tied the game at the end of the fourth quarter of Game Three of the 2022 WNBA Playoffs semifinals at Climate Pledge Arena on September 04, 2022 in Seattle, Washington.

Las Vegas Aces v Seattle Storm – Game Three

The Storm And Aces Played A Game That Was Too Good To End

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It’s Good To Be A Sky Fan

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Tom Ley

Seattle Storm v Las Vegas Aces – Game Two

Chelsea Gray Keeps It Together For The Aces

Stephanie Talbot #7 of the Seattle Storm high-fives Jewell Loyd #24 after she hit a 3-pointer against the Las Vegas Aces in the fourth quarter of Game One of the 2022 WNBA Playoffs semifinals at Michelob ULTRA Arena on August 28, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Storm defeated the Aces 76-73.

Seattle Storm v Las Vegas Aces – Game One

Jewell Loyd Knows Exactly When To Show Up

New York Liberty v Chicago Sky – Game One

The Sky Won’t Quit Until You Do

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 17: Candace Parker #3 and Azura Stevens #30 of the Chicago Sky talk against the New York Liberty in Game One of the First Round of the 2022 WNBA Playoffs at Wintrust Arena on August 17, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois.

It’s Time For Some WNBA Playoff Game Theory

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 12: Elena Delle Donne #11 of the Washington Mystics warms up ahead of a game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Crypto.com Arena on July 12, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.

Washington Mystics v Los Angeles Sparks

Elena Delle Donne Made Up For Lost Time

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 17: Marine Johannes #23 of the New York Liberty celebrates a three pointer and a foul with teammates against the Chicago Sky during the first half in Game One of the First Round of the 2022 WNBA Playoffs at Wintrust Arena on August 17, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois.

Marine Johannès Threw A Pass So Good It Demanded Victory