The Chicago Sky’s game against the Las Vegas Aces had all the drama of a Hollywood thriller, complete with an unforgettable “Oh no, she didn’t!” moment courtesy of rookie Kamilla Cardoso. With less than 10 seconds left and the Sky down by three, Coach Teresa Weatherspoon whipped out her clipboard and drew up a play that could only be described as… interesting. But, as fate—and Cardoso’s unfiltered facial expressions—would have it, the rookie wasn’t buying it.
A Side-Eye for the Ages
In a moment that will undoubtedly go down in WNBA meme history, Cardoso shot her coach a look that could freeze lava. This was not your average eye-roll; this was a side-eye that screamed, “You’ve got to be kidding me.” It was clear: Cardoso wasn’t just questioning the play—she was questioning life choices.
And honestly, who could blame her? The Sky were in a tight spot, down by three to A’ja Wilson and her Aces, who have been wreaking havoc in the league like it’s their day job (because, well, it is). With the WNBA Playoffs looming, this was not the time for questionable play-calling. Yet, Weatherspoon, channeling her inner mad scientist, concocted a plan that had even the bench players side-glancing at each other.
When Hero Ball Goes Rogue
As the Sky took the court, it became painfully obvious that the play was as doomed as a horror movie character saying, “I’ll be right back.” Chennedy Carter, another rookie with ice in her veins, decided that enough was enough. She took one look at her immobile teammates and thought, “Nah, I got this.”
In what can only be described as a one-woman show, Carter pulled off a jaw-dropping crossover-into-three combo that tied the game with a mere 0.8 seconds on the clock. The crowd erupted; the Aces blinked; and for a brief, glorious moment, it seemed like Chicago might just pull off the impossible.
But then, because the universe apparently loves irony, A’ja Wilson responded with a game-winning layup that left the Sky staring at the scoreboard, wondering where it all went wrong. Spoiler: It went wrong in the huddle.
Double-Doubles and Double Trouble
Angel Reese, who has been as reliable as Chicago weather in February (read: unpredictable), notched another double-double with 22 rebounds and 11 points. Cardoso held her own with 8 points and 12 rebounds, proving that she’s got more than just legendary side-eye in her arsenal. Carter, leading all scorers with 25 points, might as well have worn a cape for her heroic efforts. But alas, not all heroes win games.
Playoff Panic Mode: Activated
With the playoffs around the corner, frustration is bubbling over in Chicago. The Sky, now 11-18, are watching their postseason hopes slip through their fingers faster than an over-buttered popcorn. Meanwhile, the Indiana Fever are happily galloping ahead in the standings, thanks in part to Caitlin Clark’s high-stakes squabbles with Coach Christie Sides earlier in the season. Indiana, sitting at 13-16, is now two games ahead, leaving the Sky in a state of “what just happened?”
As the 2024 WNBA season barrels toward its nail-biting conclusion, one thing’s for sure: Kamilla Cardoso’s epic side-eye moment will be remembered long after the final buzzer. Whether it’s a sign of things to come or just another chapter in Chicago’s chaotic season, we’ll just have to wait and see. Either way, it’s been one heck of a ride.