Kamilla Cardoso Sets WNBA Record With Perfect Shooting in Sky's Dominant Victory

Chicago Sky center Kamilla Cardoso delivered a flawless shooting performance, setting a new WNBA record while leading her team to a convincing win over the Portland Fire.

  • Glenn Catubig
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Kamilla Cardoso Sets WNBA Record With Perfect Shooting in Sky's Dominant Victory
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Kamilla Cardoso added another milestone to her rapidly growing career on Friday night, producing one of the most efficient offensive performances in WNBA history as the Chicago Sky rolled past the Portland Fire. The third-year center was unstoppable around the basket, turning every field-goal attempt into points while leading an impressive team effort.

Cardoso has steadily developed into one of Chicago’s most important players since entering the league. Each season has brought noticeable improvements to her offensive game, and Friday’s performance served as the clearest example yet of how much her confidence and skill set have evolved.

The dominant outing came at an important time for the Sky, who have been searching for consistency throughout the season. Behind Cardoso’s historic scoring display and balanced contributions from several teammates, Chicago controlled the game from start to finish on its way to one of its most complete victories of the year.

Beyond the final score, the night will be remembered for Cardoso’s place in the record books. Her perfect accuracy from the field established a new WNBA benchmark and highlighted the continued emergence of one of the league’s brightest young frontcourt stars.

1. Cardoso Delivers Historic Performance

Cardoso needed only 24 minutes to produce a career-best scoring performance. She finished with 30 points while adding eight rebounds, one assist and one blocked shot, dominating inside against Portland throughout the contest. What made the performance truly remarkable was her efficiency. Cardoso converted all 13 of her field-goal attempts and added four free throws on six attempts, completing one of the most accurate high-scoring games the league has ever seen. Her flawless shooting also placed her atop the WNBA record books. By making 13 consecutive field goals without a miss, Cardoso surpassed the previous record held by Nneka Ogwumike for the most made baskets in a single game without a missed shot. The achievement reflected both patience and precision. Rather than forcing difficult attempts, Cardoso consistently found high-percentage scoring opportunities and capitalized on nearly every chance, demonstrating the offensive growth that has become increasingly evident during her third professional season.

2. Balanced Sky Offense Fuels Blowout Win

Although Cardoso headlined the evening, Chicago received significant production throughout its lineup in a commanding 124-94 victory. The Sky showcased balanced scoring, with six different players reaching double figures. Sydney Taylor delivered one of her strongest performances of the season, finishing with 29 points while displaying exceptional shooting efficiency. She connected on 8 of her 11 field-goal attempts, buried six of seven three-pointers and converted all seven of her free throws, while also contributing three rebounds and three assists. The supporting cast continued to make meaningful contributions across the roster. Azura Stevens added 12 points and six rebounds, Jacy Sheldon chipped in 11 points, and veterans Skylar Diggins and Courtney Vandersloot each scored 10 points to help maintain Chicago’s offensive rhythm. That collective production prevented Portland from focusing solely on Cardoso. With scoring threats spread across the floor, the Sky consistently generated quality offensive possessions and steadily expanded their advantage throughout the game.

3. Momentum Builds as Sky Look Ahead

The victory improved Chicago’s record to 6-12, providing the team with another positive step as it attempts to climb the standings during the second half of the season. While there is still work to do, performances like Friday’s offer encouragement that the Sky are beginning to find greater offensive balance. Cardoso’s continued development remains one of the organization’s biggest reasons for optimism. As she becomes a more polished scorer and reliable interior presence, Chicago gains a foundational player capable of impacting games on both ends of the court. The Sky will now try to carry that momentum into another challenging matchup when they remain at home to host the Las Vegas Aces. Facing one of the league’s perennial contenders will provide another opportunity to measure their recent progress. If Cardoso continues performing at this level, Chicago could become a far more dangerous team as the season unfolds. Her record-setting night not only produced a memorable individual achievement but also demonstrated the potential ceiling of a Sky team that continues to develop around its young star.

Written by: Glenn Catubig

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