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Tyler Marsh delivered a blistering assessment of the officials after Kamilla Cardoso went to the free throw line zero times in Chicago's loss to Phoenix. The Sky now prepare for a Wednesday meeting with Los Angeles.
AIChicago Sky head coach Tyler Marsh launched a scathing critique of WNBA officiating following his side's defeat to the Phoenix Mercury, zeroing in on the fact that centre Kamilla Cardoso was not awarded a single free throw attempt during the contest.
Cardoso, who leads the Sky with averages of 14.3 points and 8.4 rebounds per game, is one of the league's most physical interior players - making the zero trips to the line all the more conspicuous.
The Sky (11-18) now turn their attention to Wednesday's home clash against the Los Angeles Sparks (11-17), tipping off at 9 p.m. EDT. Chicago hold a 7-7 record on their own floor this season.
Los Angeles arrive in strong form after Dearica Hamby poured in 23 points in a victory over the Portland Fire. The Sparks average 89.6 points per game and rank ninth in the WNBA in three-pointers made at 8.9 per contest.
This will be the third meeting between the clubs this season. Chicago took the most recent encounter 96-82 on 17 July, powered by 19 points from Sydney Taylor. Nneka Ogwumike had 18 for the Sparks in that game and has been averaging 19.6 points across her last 10 outings.
Defensively, the Sky rank fourth in the Eastern Conference for defensive rebounds at 25.0 per game, with Cardoso anchoring the effort. Chicago concede 89.4 points per game compared to the Sparks' 94.3.
The Sky will be without three players: Azura Stevens (personal reasons), Skylar Diggins (knee) and Rickea Jackson (knee). The Sparks report a clean bill of health heading into the fixture.
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