Relegated to the spoiler role, the Chicago Sky (8-26) travel to Barclays Center to take on the New York Liberty (22-13) on Thursday.

Unfortunately for the Sky, the Sparks won on a last-second floater by All-Star guard Kelsey Plum as time expired. When the shot went in, Los Angeles emerged victorious and eliminated two fellow WNBA teams in one fell swoop.

Behind big games from Nneka Ogwumike and Skylar Diggins, the Storm took control in the first half and hung on late for a nail-biting win against the Chicago Sky.

The Seattle Storm looks to strengthen its grasp on the No. 8 seed in the WNBA playoffs on Tuesday at Wintrust Arena to take on the Chicago Sky.

The Chicago Sky fell to the expansion Golden State Valkyries 90-59 on Friday for their 12th loss in 13 games. Angel Reese (back) missed her seventh straight game.

Plum took matters into her own hands and attacked the basket without fear, delivering a floater to win the game 81-80 as time expired. The WNBA shared a slow-motion video of the play in an alternate angle, further highlighting how clutch the shot was.

This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Aug 18, 2025, where it first appeared in the WNBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

The Chicago Sky only had eight players available in the second half, with Angel Reese (back) missing her sixth straight game.