Sky vs Lynx statistics
| Stat |
Sky |
Lynx |
| Streak |
L1 |
W4 |
| Last Ten Games |
2-8 |
9-1 |
| Points Per Game |
78.3 |
82.8 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
37.2 |
34.3 |
| Assists Per Game |
19.1 |
23.3 |
| Blocks Per Game |
3.6 |
4.2 |
| Steals Per Game |
7.4 |
8.7 |
| Field Goal % |
42.5 |
44.8 |
| Three Point % |
31.6 |
38.1 |
| Points Against |
82.0 |
76.0 |
Minnesota Lynx recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/10/24 |
@ Atlanta Dream |
W |
76-64 |
| 9/8/24 |
@ Washington Mystics |
W |
78-71 |
| 9/6/24 |
@ Indiana Fever |
W |
99-88 |
| 9/1/24 |
vs Chicago Sky |
W |
79-74 |
| 8/30/24 |
@ Dallas Wings |
L |
94-76 |
Chicago Sky recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/11/24 |
vs Washington Mystics |
L |
89-58 |
| 9/8/24 |
vs Dallas Wings |
W |
92-77 |
| 9/6/24 |
vs Los Angeles Sparks |
W |
92-78 |
| 9/3/24 |
@ Las Vegas Aces |
L |
90-71 |
| 9/1/24 |
@ Minnesota Lynx |
L |
79-74 |
Sky vs Lynx predictions
As the Chicago Sky gear up to take on the Minnesota Lynx, all eyes will likely be on Chennedy Carter and Marina Mabrey. Carter, who's been scoring an impressive 17.4 points per game, really needs to bring her A-game to lift the Sky out of their current slump. With Mabrey dishing out 4.5 assists per game, her playmaking will be crucial, especially with Angel Reese sidelined due to injury. That injury is a big hit, considering Reese's dominant presence on the boards, averaging a whopping 13.1 rebounds per game. Without her, Chicago will need someone to step up in the rebounding department.
Switching focus to the Minnesota Lynx, Napheesa Collier has been nothing short of spectacular, averaging 20.4 points and 9.8 rebounds per game. Her ability to dominate on both ends of the floor could pose a significant challenge for the Sky. Alongside Collier, Courtney Williams' vision and passing skills, with an average of 5.3 assists per game, will likely play a pivotal role in dictating the pace and flow of the game for Minnesota. Their strong performances could be the key ingredient in maintaining their robust home record.
Given how the season has unfolded for both teams so far, the Minnesota Lynx appear poised to continue their dominance, especially at the Target Center where they've been particularly strong. With Chicago battling not only the Lynx but also their road woes, it's shaping up to be an uphill battle for the Sky. Minnesota’s cohesive play and tactical superiority might just be too much for Chicago to handle at this stage.
Chicago Sky injuries
- Diamond DeShields (G): Out
- Angel Reese (F): Out
- Elizabeth Williams (C): Out
Sky vs Lynx game info
| Venue |
Target Center |
| Location |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Tip-off |
Fri 7:30 PM |
| TV |
ION |
