Kamilla Cardoso Stuns Sky with Comeback Win, Outshines Angel Reese in Rookie Showdown

What began as a statement night for Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky quickly turned into Kamilla Cardoso’s breakout performance. The Indiana Fever rookie led a stunning fourth-quarter comeback, erasing a 15-point deficit to seal a dramatic win and shake up the WNBA rookie race.

🔥 Sky Start, But Fever Finish

Chicago dominated early, with Reese grabbing 10 rebounds by halftime. The Sky pushed the tempo and built a 67–52 lead midway through the third. But that momentum collapsed when Cardoso ignited the Fever with back-to-back blocks, triggering a 14–2 run to close the quarter.

👑 Cardoso Takes Over

Cardoso ended with 22 points, 11 rebounds, and 4 blocks, dismantling Chicago’s defense. Her length frustrated Reese, who struggled late—going just 2-of-8 in the fourth quarter.

“Kamilla Cardoso just took over,” said Fever coach Christie Sides.

💬 Social Media Reacts

X (formerly Twitter) erupted:

@HoopsNation: “Kamilla Cardoso is HIM. Angel Reese just got put in a blender.”

@WNBAcentral: “Cardoso’s statement game. She’s not here to play second fiddle.”

🧠 What It Means

• Chicago: Poor late-game execution and reliance on Reese exposed major issues.

• Indiana: With Cardoso dominating the paint and Caitlin Clark on the perimeter, the Fever’s future looks fierce.

🏀 The Rivalry Begins

Reese stayed composed but frustrated, skipping handshakes postgame. With both rookies under the spotlight, this budding rivalry is just getting started—and it’s must-watch WNBA.