Sky beat Lynx in preseason action in Canada's 1st WNBA game

The Chicago Sky used a massive fourth quarter to take down the Minnesota Lynx 82-74 in a preseason tilt Saturday afternoon in Toronto.

The contest marked the first WNBA game played in Canada, producing a sellout crowd at Scotiabank Arena.

The Sky ended the game on a 25-10 run, turning an eight-point deficit into an eight-point victory. They also had a decisive 12-to-5 advantage on the offensive glass.

Chicago was led by Kahleah Copper, the only starter returning from last year's squad. She put up 18 points and a game-best nine rebounds.

On the other side, Minnesota was paced by seven-year veteran Tiffany Mitchell's 19 points. Chatham, Ontario, native Bridget Carleton scored three points in 12 minutes on her home soil, while Guelph, Ontario, native Natalie Achonwa was out of the lineup after giving birth in April.

"The support was amazing. I felt the love," Carleton told reporters postgame, including The Athletic's Lukas Weese. "It's not often I get to play in Canada."

Sky head coach James Wade echoed his player's sentiments, saying he was "blown away" with the turnout, according to Raptors HQ's Chelsea Leite.

When discussing the WNBA's plans for future expansion before the game, league commissioner Cathy Engelbert designated Toronto as "high on the list."