What happened: Washington closed out a 110-80 win over Chicago in a final that got away from the Sky. Shakira Austin led all scorers with 20 points while adding 7 rebounds and 3 assists. Kiki Iriafen finished with 18 points and 11 rebounds, and Courtney Vandersloot chipped in 14 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists.

Why it matters: The result gives Washington a needed response after its previous loss and keeps the focus on a rotation that got scoring from multiple spots. Chicago entered on a skid, and a one-sided final only adds more pressure to find a steadier two-way showing next time out.

What to watch: Watch whether Washington can carry the same balanced production into its next game. Chicago now needs a cleaner defensive answer after an 80-point finish in a game that was already out of reach.