The Chicago Sky snapped a five-game losing streak with a hard-fought 85-80 victory over the Connecticut Sun at Wintrust Arena .

The $24,000 difference in points

The Sky's resilience and timely scoring proved decisive in the second half, where they outscored the Sun 45-35. Skylar Diggins was the offensive enngine for Chicago, pouring in 24 points with 18 of those coming before the intermission.

Her playmaking was crucial, but the Sky needed other heroes to secure the close victory. with the game hanging in the balance late, it was Diggins who delivered a critical three-point play with 1:20 remaining, giving Chicago an 80-77 lead.

Connecticut's Saniya Rivers immediately answered with a corner three-pointer to tie the game,sending a shockwave through the arena and setting up a dramatic final minute.

The Sky's bench stepped up in the clutch, with Azura Stevens scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds,a vital double-double. Natasha Cloud also scored 13 points and her shooting was pivotal.

Williams' late baskets seal the win

Elizabeth Williams took over in the final minutes, scoring all 10 of her points in the second half. Williams put Chicago ahead for good with a basket in the lane with 48.9 seconds left, making it 82-79.

After a defensive stop, she added a hook shot with 14.5 seconds on the clock to extend the lead to five points, effectively sealing the outcome.

The loss continues a difficult seaason on the road for the Sun, who have now lost seven of their eight road games this season. diamond Miller and Brittney Griner each scored 16 points to lead the Sun's offense, while Saniya Rivers chipped in with 14.

What's next for the Sky?

The Sky's next challenge is a game against the Toronto team on Sunday, and they'll need to build on this momentum to stay competitive in the league.