6 takeaways from Chicago Sky’s season-opening win in Portland, including a standout night from Kamilla Cardoso

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The Chicago Sky secured a significant victory in their season opener against the Portland Fire, with standout performances, notably from Kamilla Cardoso. The game marked an emotional return for the WNBA to Portland after a 24-year absence.

PORTLAND — For the first time in a long time, the Chicago Sky showed some fight Saturday night. It was necessary to escape from the inaugural game of the Portland Fire’s return to the WNBA with a 98-83 win in the season opener at the Moda Center. The Fire were bolstered by a crowd of almost 20,000 eager to welcome the WNBA back to Portland for the first time in 24 years. Guard Skylar Diggins ...