The San Antonio Silver Stars suffered another tough loss on August 14, losing 85-73 to the Chicago Fire. For the Silver Stars, it was their fifth loss in seven games, a disappointing statistic for a team that was considered the best in the league for the first half of the season.
The Silver Stars struggled badly earlier in the game, unable to keep up with the Fire. By halftime, the Fire had already built up an eighteen point lead, leaving the Silver Stars behind in their dust. The Silver Stars played better in the second half, but by then it was already too late. Even a 27 point fourth quarter performance wasn't enough to bring the Silver Stars back into the game.
San Antonio was unable to get anything going on the defensive end, allowing Chicago to shoot 49 percent from the field. The Silver Stars were also atrocious on the boards, getting outrebounded 45-20. Chicago's Sylvia Fowles had a lot to do with that embarrassing statistic, finishing with a game high 28 points and 17 rebounds.
"This is the first year I can be myself," Fowles told reporters after the incredible performance. "My first two years I got hurt, last year was an off year for me. But this season, I feel like I can broaden my horizons and get better."
Coming off the bench, Jia Perkins led the Silver Stars against Chicago, finishing with 18 points and 3 rebounds. Sophia Young, Becky Hammon, and Scholanda Robinson were all productive on the offensive end, finishing with 16, 14, and 10 points respectively.
Luckily for the Silver Stars, they are still tied with the Phoenix Mercury for the second spot in the WNBA's Western Conference standings. The Silver Stars next game will be against the Indiana Fever on August 16. The Silver Stars lost the first encounter between the two teams 81-68 on August 9, and they'll try to even out the season series at home.
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Sources:
Associated Press, "Sylvia Fowles' 28 points help Sky trounce Silver Stars"
Player and game information from ESPN.com
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