The Chicago Sky will go head-to-head against the Minnesota Lynx in Minneapolis on Sunday at 7pm EDT. The Lynx, holding a 16-2 overall record and 12-1 in the Western Conference, are heavily favored with a -15.5 point spread and an Over/Under set at 159.5. Minnesota boasts a perfect 10-0 record at home and ranks third in the Western Conference with an average of 33.8 rebounds per game, led by Napheesa Collier’s 8.1 boards. Conversely, Chicago has struggled on the road with a 3-7 mark and averages 15.6 three-pointers per game, slightly better than what Minnesota typically allows.
Minnesota scores an average of 85.5 points each game, slightly below the 87.7 points Chicago concedes. This matchup marks the season’s first meeting between the two teams. Key players include Collier, who averages 24.5 points, 8.1 rebounds, and solid defensive stats, and Kayla McBride, who has been scoring 14.8 points over her last ten games. For Chicago, the Lynx will face Ariel Atkins, who averages 14.2 points and 3.1 rebounds with a 41.1% shooting rate. Over their last ten games, Minnesota has an 8-2 record, averaging 86 points per game and holding opponents to 73.4, while Chicago has gone 3-7, scoring 77.1 points per game and allowing 85.1 points.
Injuries include Carly Samuelson (foot) for the Lynx and Courtney Vandersloot (ACL) for the Sky, both out for the season.
Fan Take: This clash is crucial for WNBA fans as it highlights the intense competition between powerhouse teams from both conferences. Watching superstars like Collier and McBride shine not only boosts team morale but also elevates the visibility and excitement around women’s basketball on a national stage.
