John J. Kim/Chicago TribuneLos Angeles Sparks center Liz Cambage (1) is defended by Chicago Sky forward Candace Parker (3) in the fourth quarter at Wintrust Arena on May 6, 2022, in Chicago.
Kamil Krzaczynski / APSky guard Dana Evans brings the ball upcourt against the Sparks on May 6, 2022, in Chicago.
Stacey Wescott / Chicago TribuneSky's Candace Parker goes up for a layup against the Mercury's Brittney Griner (42) and Brianna Turner (21) in the 1st quarter of Game 4 of the WNBA Finals at Wintrust Arena on Oct. 17, 2021.
John J. Kim/Chicago TribuneChicago Sky forward Candace Parker (3) waits to inbound the ball in the final seconds of the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Sparks at Wintrust Arena on May 6, 2022, in Chicago.
John J. Kim/Chicago TribuneChicago Sky player Anneli Maley (10) defends Los Angeles Sparks forward Jasmine Walker (40) in the fourth quarter at Wintrust Arena on May 6, 2022, in Chicago.
Stacey Wescott / Chicago TribuneSky players celebrate after winning the WNBA championship on Oct. 17, 2021, at Wintrust Arena.
Stacey Wescott / Chicago TribuneCoach James Wade jokes around with Candace Parker, Courtney Vandersloot, Azura Stevens and Allie Quigley at Chicago Sky media day on May 3, 2022.
John J. Kim/Chicago TribuneChicago Sky center Azura Stevens (30) knocks the ball loose from Los Angeles Sparks player Chennedy Carter (7) in the second quarter at Wintrust Arena on May 6, 2022, in Chicago.
Stacey Wescott / Chicago TribuneCandace Parker is interviewed at Chicago Sky media day on May 3, 2022.
John J. Kim/Chicago TribuneMayor Lori Lightfoot sits to watch the fourth quarter between the Chicago Sky and Los Angeles Sparks at Wintrust Arena on May 6, 2022, in Chicago.
John J. Kim/Chicago TribuneThe ball is tipped for overtime between the Chicago Sky and Los Angeles Sparks at Wintrust Arena on May 6, 2022, in Chicago.
Stacey Wescott / Chicago TribuneMercury coach Sandy Borndello argues a technical foul given out to Diana Taurasi in the 1st quarter of Game 4 of the WNBA Finals at Wintrust Arena on Oct. 17, 2021.
Stacey Wescott / Chicago TribuneNew players Anneli Maley (10) and Tina Krajisnik at Chicago Sky media day on May 3, 2022.
Stacey Wescott / Chicago TribuneChicago Sky forward/center Candace Parker and forward Kaela Davis at media day on May 3, 2022.
Stacey Wescott / Chicago TribuneSky's Stefanie Dolson and the Mercury's Kia Vaughn battle for a loose ball in the 1st quarter of Game 4 of the WNBA Finals at Wintrust Arena on Oct. 17, 2021.
Stacey Wescott / Chicago TribuneAzura Stevens and Astou Ndour-Fall celebrate after winning the WNBA championship on Oct. 17, 2021, at Wintrust Arena.
John J. Kim/Chicago TribuneChicago Sky forward Ruthy Hebard (24) defends Los Angeles Sparks forward Chiney Ogwumike (13) in the second quarter at Wintrust Arena on May 6, 2022, in Chicago.
John J. Kim/Chicago TribuneChicago Sky forward Candace Parker (3), center, hugs a Los Angeles Sparks coach after a 98-91 overtime loss to the Sparks at Wintrust Arena on May 6, 2022, in Chicago.
John J. Kim/Chicago TribuneChicago Sky player Anneli Maley (10) grabs a loose ball as Los Angeles Sparks forward Chiney Ogwumike (13) looks down in the third quarter at Wintrust Arena on May 6, 2022, in Chicago.
Stacey Wescott / Chicago TribuneSky's Stefanie Dolson warms up before the start of Game 4 of the WNBA Finals against the Phoenix Mercury at Wintrust Arena on Oct. 17, 2021.
Stacey Wescott / Chicago TribuneChicago Sky forward Ruthy Hebard at media day on May 3, 2022.
Stacey Wescott / Chicago TribuneCoach James Wade with Candace Parker, Courtney Vandersloot, Azura Stevens, Allie Quigley and Emma Meesseman at Chicago Sky media day on May 3, 2022.
John J. Kim/Chicago TribuneChicago Sky forward Ruthy Hebard (24) and Los Angeles Sparks forward Chiney Ogwumike (13) get tangled for a loose ball in the second quarter at Wintrust Arena on May 6, 2022, in Chicago.
Stacey Wescott / Chicago TribuneChicago Sky forward Anneli Maley at media day on May 3, 2022.
Stacey Wescott / Chicago TribuneCandace Parker and her Sky teammates celebrate after winning the WNBA championship on Oct. 17, 2021, at Wintrust Arena.
John J. Kim/Chicago TribuneChicago Sky forward Candace Parker (3) defends Los Angeles Sparks center Liz Cambage (1) in overtime at Wintrust Arena on May 6, 2022, in Chicago.
Stacey Wescott / Chicago TribuneSky's Allie Quigley pulls down a rebound against the Mercury's Shey Peddy in the 1st quarter of Game 4 of the WNBA Finals at Wintrust Arena on Oct. 17, 2021.
Stacey Wescott / Chicago TribuneSky's Azurá Stevens battles for a rebound with the Mercury's Brianna Turner (21) in the 1st quarter of Game 4 of the WNBA Finals at Wintrust Arena on Oct. 17, 2021.
Stacey Wescott / Chicago TribuneChicago Sky forward Emma Meesseman at media day on May 3, 2022.
Stacey Wescott / Chicago Tribune10-year-old Elyse Garabedian of Glencoe watches as members of the Chicago Sky warm up before the start of Game 4 of the WNBA Finals against the Phoenix Mercury at Wintrust Arena on Oct. 17, 2021.
Stacey Wescott / Chicago TribuneCourtney Vandersloot and Astou Ndour-Fall hug after winning the WNBA championship on Oct. 17, 2021, at Wintrust Arena.
John J. Kim/Chicago TribuneChicago Sky guard Courtney Vandersloot (22) helps forward Candace Parker (3) off the floor after Parker draws a charge from Los Angeles Sparks center Liz Cambage (1) in the first quarter at Wintrust Arena on May 6, 2022, in Chicago.
Stacey Wescott / Chicago TribuneChicago Sky guard Kathleen Doyle at media day on May 3, 2022.
Stacey Wescott / Chicago TribuneChicago Sky guard Courtney Vandersloot at media day on May 3, 2022.
Stacey Wescott / Chicago TribuneKahleah Copper breathes a sigh of relief after winning the WNBA championship on Oct. 17, 2021, at Wintrust Arena.
Stacey Wescott / Chicago TribuneSky's Azura Stevens scores on a layup in the 1st quarter of Game 4 of the WNBA Finals at Wintrust Arena on Oct. 17, 2021.
Stacey Wescott / Chicago TribuneCandace Parker hugs Sky coach James Wade after winning the WNBA championship on Oct. 17, 2021, at Wintrust Arena.
John J. Kim/Chicago TribuneLos Angeles Sparks forward Chiney Ogwumike (13) swipes the ball loose from Chicago Sky guard Courtney Vandersloot (22) as Sky forward Candace Parker (3) braces herself in the fourth quarter at Wintrust Arena on May 6, 2022, in Chicago.
John J. Kim/Chicago TribuneA photographer crouches under Chicago Sky forward Candace Parker (3) as Parker falls off the court in the first quarter against the Los Angeles Sparks at Wintrust Arena on May 6, 2022, in Chicago.
Stacey Wescott / Chicago TribuneDiamond DeShields dances with the trophy after winning the WNBA championship on Oct. 17, 2021, at Wintrust Arena.
Stacey Wescott / Chicago TribuneSky's Candace Parker warms up before the start of Game 4 of the WNBA Finals against the Phoenix Mercury at Wintrust Arena on Oct. 17, 2021.
Stacey Wescott / Chicago TribuneDaniel Fernandez, along with his daughters, Isabelle, 11, and Daniella, 2, and wife Jackie Ayala, were among the first fans in line outside of Wintrust arena before the start of Game 4 of the WNBA Finals on Oct. 17, 2021.
Stacey Wescott / Chicago TribuneChicago Sky guard Allie Quigley at media day on May 3, 2022.
Stacey Wescott / Chicago TribuneChicago Sky guard Kaela Davis at media day on May 3, 2022.
Stacey Wescott / Chicago TribuneChicago Sky forward Masseny Kaba at media day on May 3, 2022.
Stacey Wescott / Chicago TribuneChicago Sky guard Sparkle Taylor at media day on May 3, 2022.
John J. Kim/Chicago TribuneChicago Sky guard guard Dana Evans (11) and forward Candace Parker (3) defend Los Angeles Sparks guard Jordin Canada in overtime at Wintrust Arena on May 6, 2022, in Chicago.
John J. Kim/Chicago TribuneChicago Sky head coach James Wade and forward Candace Parker complain about a call in the first quarter against the Los Angeles Sparks at Wintrust Arena on May 6, 2022, in Chicago.
Stacey Wescott / Chicago TribuneChicago Sky players, including MVP Kahleah Copper, celebrate after winning the WNBA championship on Oct. 17, 2021, at Wintrust Arena.
Stacey Wescott / Chicago TribuneChicago Sky forward Masseny Kaba, right, and guard Dana Evans at media day on May 3, 2022.
Stacey Wescott / Chicago TribuneChicago Sky guard Dana Evans at media day on May 3, 2022.
Stacey Wescott / Chicago TribuneChicago Sky forward/center Candace Parker at media day on May 3, 2022.
Stacey Wescott / Chicago TribuneChicago Sky forward/center Candace Parker at media day on May 3, 2022.
Stacey Wescott / Chicago TribuneSky players hold celebrate after winning the WNBA championship on Oct. 17, 2021, at Wintrust Arena.
Stacey Wescott / Chicago TribuneCandace Parker hugs her daughter Lailaa Williams as she celebrates after winning the WNBA championship on Oct. 17, 2021, at Wintrust Arena.
Stacey Wescott/Chicago TribuneMichael Giammanco (bright colored coat) and his son, Kendall Srubas-Giammanco, react to a basket by Sky's Candace Parker in game 4 of the WNBA finals on Oct. 17, 2021, at Wintrust Arena. He has been coming to see games for the last 15 years, often dressing in haute couture. Today he wore comme des garcons.
Stacey Wescott / Chicago TribuneChicago Sky forward Masseny Kaba, right, and forward/center Azura Stevens at media day on May 3, 2022.
John J. Kim/Chicago TribuneA Chicago Sky fan cheers on the team in the first quarter against the Los Angeles Sparks at Wintrust Arena on May 6, 2022, in Chicago.
John J. Kim/Chicago TribuneChicago Sky center Azura Stevens (30) waves to fans after a 98-91 overtime loss to the Los Angeles Sparks at Wintrust Arena on May 6, 2022, in Chicago.
Stacey Wescott / Chicago TribuneSky's Kahleah Copper sails over the top of the Mercury's Skylar Diggins-Smith in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals on Oct. 17, 2021. Copper was named Finals MVP.
Stacey Wescott / Chicago TribuneChicago Sky guard Dana Evans at media day on May 3, 2022.
John J. Kim/Chicago TribuneLos Angeles Sparks center Liz Cambage (1) yells in celebration in the final seconds of the fourth quarter against the Chicago Sky at Wintrust Arena on May 6, 2022, in Chicago.
Stacey Wescott / Chicago TribuneForward Masseny Kaba, left, and forward/center Candace Parker at Chicago Sky media day on May 3, 2022.
John J. Kim/Chicago TribuneThe Chicago Sky warm up for a game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Wintrust Arena on May 6, 2022, in Chicago.
John J. Kim/Chicago TribuneLos Angeles Sparks forward Chiney Ogwumike (13) is trapped by the defense of Chicago Sky forward Ruthy Hebard (24) in the first quarter at Wintrust Arena on May 6, 2022, in Chicago.
Stacey Wescott / Chicago TribuneCandace Parker celebrates after winning the WNBA championship on Oct. 17, 2021, at Wintrust Arena.
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Los Angeles Sparks center Liz Cambage (1) is defended by Chicago Sky forward Candace Parker (3) in the fourth quarter at Wintrust Arena on May 6, 2022, in Chicago.
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Dana Evans scored 15 points, Rebekah Gardner added 14 and the Chicago Sky cruised past the New York Liberty 83-50 on Wednesday night at Wintrust Arena.
The Sky led 36-17 at halftime after holding the Liberty to 20% shooting, including 1 of 12 from 3-point range. It was the lowest point total in a half since the Connecticut Sun had 15 on Sept. 1, 2015.
The Sky opened the third quarter with a 13-4 run to take a 28-point lead at 49-21, and the Liberty reached 50 points on Jocelyn Willoughby’s layup with 20.2 seconds left in the game.
Candace Parker added 11 points and Emma Meesseman scored 10 for the defendingchampion Sky (1-1). Parker and Meesseman each had six rebounds and four assists.
The Sky were 10 of 22 from 3-point range, with three apiece from Evans and Parker, while the Liberty were just 20 of 60 from the field.
Han Xu, the tallest player in the WNBA at 6-foot-10, scored 10 points for the Liberty (1-1). Natasha Howard and Betnijah Laney each scored eight points, and Stefanie Dolson scored six against her former team. Sabrina Ionescu was held to two points.
