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## Chicago Sky Wins WNBA Championship Over Liberty The Chicago Sky defeated the New York Liberty 80-74 in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals on Sunday, winning the franchise's first championship. Kahleah Copper led the Sky with 22 points and MVP Candace Parker added 15 points and 10 rebounds. Betnijah Laney led the Liberty with 21 points. The Sky took control of the game in the second quarter, outscoring the Liberty 29-16. They led by as many as 15 points in the third quarter and held on for the victory. The Sky's victory is their first WNBA championship in their 15th season in the league. They are the first team from the Eastern Conference to win the title since the Detroit Shock in 2008. The Liberty's loss is their second in the WNBA Finals. They previously lost to the Sacramento Monarchs in 1999. The Sky's victory is a major upset, as they were not expected to win the championship. They finished the regular season with a 16-16 record, the fifth-best record in the league. They then defeated the Dallas Wings, Minnesota Lynx, and Connecticut Sun in the playoffs to reach the Finals. The Liberty, on the other hand, finished the regular season with a 12-20 record, the seventh-best record in the league. They then defeated the Las Vegas Aces, Atlanta Dream, and Phoenix Mercury in the playoffs to reach the Finals. The Sky's victory is a testament to the team's hard work and dedication. They never gave up, even when they were down. They are a deserving champion and their victory is a great story.