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Cardoso Sets Perfect 13-13 Record, Powers Chicago Victory

6/27/2026

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Summary

Cardoso Sets Record

Kamilla Cardoso set a WNBA record with 30 points on a perfect 13-13 shooting performance in Chicago's 124-94 win over Portland.
Her 13 field goals without a miss broke Nneka Ogwumike's 2016 record of 12.
Chicago posted a team-record 124 points and a WNBA record 38 assists, the second-most points in a regulation game.
After the game, Cardoso’s season shooting percentage rose to 59.3%, ranking fifth in the league.

Summary

Portland Fire Concedes

The Portland Fire, whose Bridget Carleton scored 20 points, became only the second team to allow 100-plus points in three consecutive road games.
Courtney Vandersloot returned from a torn ACL and posted 10 points with seven assists.
The Sky, 6-12 and ninth in scoring at 85.7 points per game, face the Las Vegas Aces on June 28 and July 3 despite injuries.

Summary

Cardoso Urges Vote

The Chicago Sky highlighted center Angelique Cardoso’s “KILLA MILLA” nickname in its post-game release and urged fans to vote before the Saturday deadline.
Cardoso averaged 14.0 points, 8.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.7 blocks per game.
She received a technical foul against the Minnesota Lynx, which could trigger a league sanction.
The Sky’s recap named the 25-year-old Player of the Game, reinforcing her standout status.

Summary

Sheldon Breaks Record

Jacy Sheldon’s fourth-quarter layup broke the Chicago Sky’s record, raising the total from 114 to 124 points.
The Sky earned back-to-back wins, their first consecutive victories since the May 9-13 stretch.
Chicago shot 66% and made 15 of 28 three-pointers, exposing the offensive gap with Portland.
Portland’s expansion Fire scored 94 points, with Bridget Carleton 20 and Carla Leite 18, accounting for nearly half the total.

History

Historical Context

The WNBA launched in 1996 and began play in 1997 with eight franchises; the Houston Comets captured the inaugural championship, led by MVP Cynthia Cooper. Since that early scoring showcase, the league has expanded to 15 teams and seen record performances, such as Kamilla Cardoso’s perfect 13-for-13 shooting in the latest season, surpassing Nneka Ogwumike’s 2016 mark.

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Cardoso Sets Record

Kamilla Cardoso set a WNBA record with 30 points on a perfect 13-13 shooting performance in Chicago's 124-94 win over Portland.
Her 13 field goals without a miss broke Nneka Ogwumike's 2016 record of 12.
Chicago posted a team-record 124 points and a WNBA record 38 assists, the second-most points in a regulation game.
After the game, Cardoso’s season shooting percentage rose to 59.3%, ranking fifth in the league.

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