The Chicago Sky's struggles continued as they suffered their fourth consecutive defeat, losing decisively to the Washington Mystics 110-80 in their first game back following the WNBA World Cup hiatus. The Mystics' dominant performance was led by Shakira Austin's 20-point contribution and Kiki Iriafen's double-double effort of 18 points and 11 rebounds. Playing at Wintrust Arena, Chicago struggled to find rhythm offensively, signaling concerns about their recovery period and team cohesion as they attempt to salvage their season momentum.

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