The Shoes That Won Last Night: Chicago Sky, Connecticut Sun Pick Up Close Wins

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Elena Delle Donne

Last night in WNBA action, the Chicago Sky continued their impressive season as they edged out a 70-68 win thanks to a buzzer beater from Elena Delle Donne. Meanwhile, the struggling Connecticut Sun made out with a close home victory over the Atlanta Dream, 78-77. In both contests, the teams put up a fight until the very last second, but the Sky and Sun showed resolve and picked up big wins. Read on to find out what the night's top players wore.

Riley Jones is a freelance writer from Charlottesville, VA and contributor to Sneaker Report. With an unshakable affinity for basketball and all things ’90s, he can be found on Twitter @rchrstphr.

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Sylvia Fowles

Shoe: Nike Zoom Hyper Quickness
Player: Sylvia Fowles
Game: Phoenix Mercury @ Chicago Sky

Always a factor, center Sylvia Fowles had 13 points and 12 rebounds in this quick and supportive Nike model.

$105Epiphanny Prince

Shoe: Nike Kobe 8 System PE
Player: Epiphanny Prince
Game: Phoenix Mercury @ Chicago Sky

Epiphanny Prince led Chicago in scoring with 21 points in this PE Kobe model.

$140Courtney Vandersloot

Shoe: Nike Hyperdunk 2012
Player: Courtney Vandersloot
Game: Phoenix Mercury @ Chicago Sky

Vandersloot chipped in 7 points and 6 assists in Chicago's win.

$140Elena Delle Donne

Shoe: Nike Zoom Soldier 6
Player: Elena Delle Donne
Game: Phoenix Mercury @ Chicago Sky

Delle Donne had 18 points, 6 rebounds, and hit the game-winning buzzer beater for Chicago in this discontinued Nike model.Renee Montgomery

Shoe: Nike Hyperdunk 2012
Player: Renee Montgomery
Game: Atlanta Dream @ Connecticut Sun

With 14 points and 7 assists, Montgomery was a force for Connecticut.

$140Mistie Bass

Shoe: Nike Kobe 8
Player: Mistie Bass
Game: Atlanta Dream @ Connecticut Sun

Mistie Bass led Connecticut in scoring with 15 points, adding 6 rebounds along the way.

$140Tan White

Shoe: Nike Zoom Hyperchaos
Player: Tan White
Game: Atlanta Dream @ Connecticut Sun

As the Sun picked up a close win, Tan White was a major factor with 11 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 steals.

$50

3.

Kelsey Griffin

Shoe: adidas Crazyquick
Player: Kelsey Griffin
Game: Atlanta Dream @ Connecticut Sun

Griffin had plenty to celebrate about after putting up 12 points in the Sun's win.

$80Kalana Green

Shoe: adidas Crazyquick
Player: Kalana Greene
Game: Atlanta Dream @ Connecticut Sun

Greene had 7 points and 3 rebounds in this speedy adidas model.

$80

Riley Jones is a freelance writer from Charlottesville, VA and contributor to Sneaker Report. With an unshakable affinity for basketball and all things ’90s, he can be found on Twitter @rchrstphr.

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