Can Sky rebound against Fever?
Chicago Sky (24-11) at Indiana Fever (17-18)
What: Game 2, Eastern Conference Semifinals; Indiana leads series 1-0.
When: 2 p.m. Sunday
Where: Bankers Life Fieldhouse
TV: ESPN2
Skinny: After Friday's 85-72 loss at home, the Sky faces elimination in this 3-game playoff series. The Fever owned the Sky in the opener, carving up the Sky's defense and getting great looks at the basket. The worst-shooting team in the WNBA (39 percent), the Fever drained 50 percent of its field goals and 63 percent of its 3-pointers. Guard Shavonte Zellous (3-of-3 from 3-point territory), paced the Fever with 20 points.
The Sky, insisting that jitters were not an issue in Game 1, will be looking to get its transition game going. Indiana held the Sky to just 2 fast-break points. Rookie of the Year Elena Delle Donne finished with 20 points for the Sky while Sylvia Fowles, the WNBA defensive player of the year, got her 18th double-double of the season with 16 points and 10 rebounds. The Fever out-rebounded the Sky 32-21.
In its eight years, the Sky is 2-15 in Indianapolis, but one of those wins came this season (71-61).
Next: Game 3, if necessary, Tuesday at Allstate Arena. Time TBA.