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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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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.
$105
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.
$140
Shoe: Nike Hyperdunk 2012
Player: Courtney Vandersloot
Game: Phoenix Mercury @ Chicago Sky
Vandersloot chipped in 7 points and 6 assists in Chicago's win.
$140
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.
Shoe: Nike Hyperdunk 2012
Player: Renee Montgomery
Game: Atlanta Dream @ Connecticut Sun
With 14 points and 7 assists, Montgomery was a force for Connecticut.
$140
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.
$140
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.
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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.
Shoe: adidas Crazyquick
Player: Kalana Greene
Game: Atlanta Dream @ Connecticut Sun
Greene had 7 points and 3 rebounds in this speedy adidas model.
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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