But Chicago (9-26) demonstrated its true potential in a battling upset win over the defending WNBA champion New York Liberty (22-14) on Thursday night. The returning Reese posted 21 points and 10 rebounds to help the Sky to a 91-85 win at Barclays Center, but Kamilla Cardoso captured even more attention with a historic performance.

Sky star Angel Reese tied her own historic WNBA record she set last season during the team’s game against the Liberty

While the New York Liberty are last year's WNBA champions, the Chicago Sky were quick to remind fans at the Barclays Center that they won a title this decade, t

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.

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.

Kamilla Cardoso had 22 points and a career-high 16 rebounds, and the Chicago Sky beat the New York Liberty 91-85 on Thursday to end a five-game losing streak.

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