Chicago Sky at Dallas Wings

Ariel Atkins scores 26 and the Sky beat the Wings 94-83

Dallas rookie Paige Bueckers did not play after being placed in the WNBA’s concussion protocol. The Wings said Friday that Bueckers, the No. 1 overall pick in this year’s draft out of UConn, was in concussion protocol after their 97-92 loss at Chicago on Thursday night.

Courtney Vandersloot had 15 points, seven rebounds and seven assists for Chicago (2-4). Kia Nurse added 11 points.

NaLyssa Smith led Dallas (1-6) with 20 points. DiJonai Carrington scored 16 and Arike Ogunbowale added 15 points on 5-of-16 shooting.

Atkins scored 14 points in the first half to help Chicago build a 46-43 lead. The Sky shot just 39% from the field, including 4 of 14 from 3-point range, but hit 10 of 11 free throws. Smith led the Wings with 13 points.

The teams combined to go 51 of 65 at the free-throw line, with Chicago making 26. The Sky also made eight 3-pointers compared to just four for Dallas.

Dallas lost for the 25th straight time in games scoring 84 points or fewer.

Up next Chicago has a week off before hosting the Indiana Fever on June 7. Dallas plays at Seattle on Tuesday for their second matchup of the season.

Regular Season Series

CHI wins series 3-0