Sky’s Delle Donne injured in loss to Mystics

WASHINGTON >> Everything came crashing down for the Chicago Sky during the second half against the Washington Mystics, including star rookie Elena Delle Donne.

The top All-Star vote-getter suffered a concussion in the Sky’s 82-78 loss Wednesday to the Mystics and is questionable for the All-Star game on Saturday. Delle Donne sustained the concussion with 1:10 remaining in the third quarter and did not return.

Washington coach Mike Thibault said Delle Donne’s head hit the knee of Mystics’ forward Kia Vaughn while going for a loose ball.

“She’s not nauseous now,” said Sky coach Pokey Chatman, who confirmed the concussion after the Mystics’ team doctor examined Delle Donne. “She’s groggy, headache...moving gingerly. Hopefully she’ll be OK.”

Chicago is off until after the All-Star break. Delle Donne might be as well.

“The WNBA has their rules,” Chatman said. “It’s unfortunate, obviously for her, for us and also for Saturday. We have to make sure she gets back to healthy.”