Kamilla Cardoso Stuns Sky with Comeback Win, Outshines Angel Reese in Rookie Showdown
What began as a statement night for Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky quickly turned into Kamilla Cardoso’s breakout performance. The Indiana Fever rookie led a stunning fourth-quarter comeback, erasing a 15-point deficit to seal a dramatic win and shake up the WNBA rookie race.
🔥 Sky Start, But Fever Finish
Chicago dominated early, with Reese grabbing 10 rebounds by halftime. The Sky pushed the tempo and built a 67–52 lead midway through the third. But that momentum collapsed when Cardoso ignited the Fever with back-to-back blocks, triggering a 14–2 run to close the quarter.
👑 Cardoso Takes Over
Cardoso ended with 22 points, 11 rebounds, and 4 blocks, dismantling Chicago’s defense. Her length frustrated Reese, who struggled late—going just 2-of-8 in the fourth quarter.
“Kamilla Cardoso just took over,” said Fever coach Christie Sides.
💬 Social Media Reacts
X (formerly Twitter) erupted:
@HoopsNation: “Kamilla Cardoso is HIM. Angel Reese just got put in a blender.”
@WNBAcentral: “Cardoso’s statement game. She’s not here to play second fiddle.”
🧠 What It Means
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Chicago: Poor late-game execution and reliance on Reese exposed major issues.
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Indiana: With Cardoso dominating the paint and Caitlin Clark on the perimeter, the Fever’s future looks fierce.
🏀 The Rivalry Begins
Reese stayed composed but frustrated, skipping handshakes postgame. With both rookies under the spotlight, this budding rivalry is just getting started—and it’s must-watch WNBA.
