Perfection in the Paint: Kamilla Cardoso Goes 13-for-13
The WNBA is currently witnessing an unprecedented golden era of basketball, but what went down at Wintrust Arena on Friday night rewrote the history books entirely.
The Chicago Sky didn’t just beat the expansion Portland Fire 124-94—they put on an absolute clinic in historic, hyper-efficient basketball.
Here is a breakdown of how Chicago turned a regular-season game into an unforgettable night of basketball history.
Perfection in the Paint: Kamilla Cardoso Goes 13-for-13
Heading into the game, the WNBA record for the most field goal attempts in a single game without a single miss belonged to former league MVP Nneka Ogwumike, who put up a flawless 12-for-12 shooting performance back in 2016.
That 10-year-old record officially belongs to the history books now.
Chicago’s 6-foot-7 center Kamilla Cardoso delivered a masterclass in low-post dominance, shooting a jaw-dropping 13-for-13 from the field.
What makes this run even more terrifying for the rest of the league? This wasn't a flash in the pan. Over her last two games, Cardoso has gone an unbelievable 19-for-20 from the floor.
38 Assists: Total Team Unselfishness
You don't shoot with that level of efficiency without world-class playmaking. While Cardoso was busy dominating the interior, the rest of the Sky roster was focused on sharing the rock.
Chicago dished out 38 team assists over the course of the night, setting a brand-new WNBA single-game record.
When a team records 38 assists on 45 total made field goals, it means the ball never stops moving. Led by veterans and a surging young core, the Sky completely dismantled Portland’s defensive rotations, constantly turning good shots into great ones.
A Night of Broken Franchise Records
The offensive fireworks didn't stop at player efficiency. By the time the final buzzer sounded, the Sky had shattered several team benchmarks:
Most Points in a Game: The previous Chicago Sky franchise record was 114 points.
Jacy Sheldon’s fourth-quarter layup officially pushed them past that mark, finishing at 124. Lights-Out Efficiency: Chicago finished the game shooting an elite 66.2% from the field as a collective unit.
"They sat her the last 12 minutes of the game or she might have had 40," noted one fan on Reddit, capturing the absolute awe surrounding Cardoso's rapid, dominant performance.
Why This Game Matters for Chicago's Season
Coming into late June, the Sky had struggled to find consistency, hovering at a 5-12 record while adjusting to new coaching and roster moving parts.
With an undrafted rookie like Sydney Taylor turning into a massive perimeter threat—combining with Cardoso for 59 points against the Fire—Chicago's young core is suddenly looking like one of the most dangerous units in the Eastern Conference.
If Friday night proved anything, it's that when this Chicago team shares the basketball, their ceiling isn't just high—it's historic.
