GALLERY: Storm return to Everett, fall to Sky 73-69

Back at the Angel of the Winds Arena, Seattle loses to Chicago after a long road trip.

EVERETT – Kahleah Copper peaked with 26 points in 10v16, and the Chicago Sky rallied at Angel of the Winds Arena Friday night to beat the Seattle Storm 73-69.

Chicago (13-12) ranks sixth in the playoff with eight teams, while No. 3 Storm (18-9) has won a playoff spot. The Sky have won both games against Seattle this season, with the teams facing each other again on Sunday in Everett.

Breanna Stewart made a pair of free throws 4:16 in the first quarter for a 12:11 lead and Seattle held the lead until Allie Quigley hit 3 pointers to give Chicago a 66-65 lead with 2:56 remaining.

Stefanie Dolson had 12 points and six rebounds from the bench for Chicago, and Azurá Stevens had 11 points and 10 rebounds.

Stewart scored 18 points for the Storm, Jewell Loyd had 12 and Mercedes Russell had 11. Seattle shot 36.8% and had 17 turnovers.

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Seattle Storm ճ Jewell Loyd packed her jersey at Chicago Sky ճ Courtney Vandersloot during play at Angel of the Winds Arena on Friday August 27, 2021 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Seattle Storm ճ Sue Bird screams out during the game against the Chicago Sky at Angel of the Winds Arena on Friday, August 27, 2021 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Seattle Storm ճ Breanna Stewart leaps over Chicago Sky ճ Candace Parker and Sky ճ Azur Stevens during play at Angel of the Winds Arena on Friday, August 27, 2021 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Chicago Sky ճ Candace Parker yells in response to a foul against a teammate during play at Angel of the Winds Arena on Friday August 27, 2021 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Seattle Storm ճ Jordin Canada takes the basket during the game against the Chicago Sky at Angel of the Winds Arena on Friday August 27, 2021 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Seattle Storm ճ Mercedes Russell and Chicago Sky ճ Azur Stevens grab for the ball during the game at Angel of the Winds Arena on Friday, August 27, 2021 in Everett, Washington (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

The Chicago Sky bench reacts to a three-point shot during play at Angel of the Winds Arena on Friday, August 27, 2021 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

A couple kiss after becoming engaged during the game against Chicago Sky at Angel of the Winds Arena on Friday, August 27, 2021 in Everett, Washington (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Seattle Storm ճ Sue Bird is waiting to come on during the game against the Chicago Sky at Angel of the Winds Arena on Friday, August 27, 2021 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Seattle Storm ճ Jordin Canada speaks to the umpire about a phone call during the game against the Chicago Sky at Angel of the Winds Arena on Friday, August 27, 2021 in Everett, Washington (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Seattle Storm ճ Breanna Stewart arrives in Everett, Wash. To hold off a shot during the game against the Chicago Sky at Angel of the Winds Arena on Friday, August 27, 2021. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Chicago Sky ճ Candace Parker reacts to beating Seattle Storm at Angel of the Winds Arena on Friday, August 27, 2021 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)