Chicago, IL -- (Sports Network) - Jia Perkins scored 15 points and grabbed six rebounds, as the Chicago Sky defeated the Connecticut Sun, 73-65.

Chasity Melvin finished with 13 points and six boards for the Sky, who won for just the second time in their last seven games. Candice Dupree had 11 points and pulled down nine boards.

Asjha Jones poured in a game-best 17 points for the Sun, who have dropped five in a row. Tamika Whitmore added 13 points in defeat, while Sandrine Gruda totaled 11 points and 11 boards.