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Chicago took its first lead, 74-72, at 7:23 of
the fourth quarter on a driving layup by Cardoso and outscored
Los Angeles 30-17 in the final period.
Azura Stevens scored 21 points and Kelsey Plum added 20 for the
Sparks (4-11), who lost their fourth straight. Dearica Hamby had
15 points and Rickea Jackson 11.
Cardoso followed her tiebreaking basket with a short jumper, and
moments later added a free throw to make it 77-72, and Chicago's
lead increased from there.
Cardoso will miss the next four games playing for her Brazilian
national team at a tournament in Chile. The Sky also announced
veteran point guard Courtney Vandersloot had successful ACL
surgery on her right knee.
The Sparks took control early, jumping out to a 10-2 lead in
less than 90 seconds and had a 27-17 advantage after one
quarter. Chicago cut the deficit to 31-28 early in the second
quarter before the Sparks surged again, going up 44-32 . The Sky
rallied again, getting within 48-42 at halftime.
In the closing minutes of the third quarter, Rebecca Allen hit a
3-pointer and a runner, tying the score at 65 and 67, but the
Sky never led. Plum's basket in the last minute of the third
gave the Sparks a 69-67 lead heading into the fourth.
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