Chicago Sky pull away from the Washington Mystics in the 2nd half for a 91-82 win

Emma Meesseman had 13 points, six assists, five steals and four rebounds against her old team, Candace Parker had a double-double and the Chicago Sky defeated the Washington Mystics 91-82 on Sunday at Wintrust Arena.

The Sky took control in the third quarter, outscoring the Mystics 31-22 to take a 67-56 lead when Dana Evans hit a half-court shot at the buzzer.

Kahleah Copper led the Sky (7-3) with 15 points. Parker had 12 points, 12 rebounds and six assists, and Evans scored 12.

It was the Sky’s second win over the Mystics this season, and they’ll go for the sweep Wednesday in Washington. The Mystics hope to have coach Mike Thibault and assistant coach Shelley Patterson back after they missed the game because of health and safety protocols. Associate head coach Eric Thibault was the acting head coach.

Mystics leading scorer Elena Delle Donne sat out the game to rest.

Tiana Hawkins had 21 points off the bench for the Mystics (7-5), and Myisha Hines-Allen added 13 and surpassed 500 career rebounds.

The Sky were 9 of 20 from 3-point range and shot 55% overall. The Mystics were 8 of 23 from deep and shot 45%.

The Sky led 36-34 at halftime but quickly got the lead to 10 as Meesseman and Copper combined for 11 points and a 47-37 advantage on Messeman’s assist to Copper at the 7:27 mark.

Parker’s two free throws a couple of minutes into the fourth quarter had the lead at 75-58.