Forever in our hearts: A minute ago, Kamilla Cardoso died in a plane crash.
CHICAGO — The Chicago Sky returned to Wintrust Arena on Tuesday for an intense matchup against the Atlanta Dream. The game’s start was back and forth, but Chicago’s late push fended Atlanta off 78-69.
Angel Reese extended her recording-breaking double-double streak alongside a strong performance from Kamilla Cardoso. Both rookies accounted for 24 of the Sky’s 43 total rebounds.
Cardoso revealed a scary warning after the game about the young frontcourt’s efforts that will catch everyone’s attention.
“I just think we do a great job rebounding,” Cardoso began, before dropping a major recollection. “When I got drafted I said, ‘Nobody’s going to get rebounds over us when me and Angel are together.’ I just think we do a great job [on the boards].”
Kamilla Cardoso understands the potent rebounding ability she and Angel Reese possess. Cardoso finished the matchup with 11 boards and 10 points, while Reese contributed 13 boards and 11 points. The Sky knew the type of interior forces they would get when they drafted the two former SEC rivals, and their plan is beginning to bloom.
Reese is not the only one Cardoso’s chemistry is improving with. Fourth-year guard Chennedy Carter continues to grow her connection with Cardoso on pick-and-roll plays. Cardoso recognized that and believes her chemistry with the team’s other guards is growing too.
“[The connection] is growing a lot. Not just with her but with every guard on the team. We’ve been working on it. It’s going to get better,” Cardoso added.
Cardoso ended her thoughts with a positive message that captured her team’s mood amid their growth: “I’m so happy.”
