Matchup: Connecticut Sun vs Chicago Sky
Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025
Venue: Wintrust Arena, Chicago, IL
Broadcasting: WNBA League Pass
This Saturday, the Chicago Sky (8-26) will host the Connecticut Sun (7-27) at Wintrust Arena.
In their last outing, the Connecticut Sun triumphed over the Washington Mystics, securing a 80-69 victory. The Sun registered a field goal percentage of 45.6%, making 31 of their 68 attempts, and managed to sink 3 of 16 three-point shots. At the free throw line, they converted 15 of 19 attempts, achieving 78.9%. On the boards, they grabbed 38 rebounds, including 9 offensive, while dishing out 16 assists, forcing the Mystics into 14 turnovers, and racking up 10 steals. Defensively, Connecticut allowed Washington to shoot 43.5% from the field (27 of 62). The Mystics distributed 21 assists and recorded 6 steals, finishing with 33 rebounds (6 offensive, 27 defensive) and a single block, while shooting 71.4% from the free throw line as they made 10 of 14 shots and connected on 5 of their 17 three-point attempts.
Saniya Rivers notably shone in the last game, scoring 17 points with an impressive shooting percentage of 66.7% (6 of 9). During her 26 minutes on the court, she also collected 4 rebounds and provided 1 assist.
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The Connecticut Sun enter this game with a record of 7-27 for the season. They are currently averaging 75.4 points per game, ranking 12th in the league, while hitting 40.9% of their shots from the field. From beyond the arc, they have a shooting percentage of 30.2% (216 of 715), and they excel at the free throw line with a rate of 79.9%. As a collective, they average 31.4 rebounds per game and have accumulated 592 assists this season, placing them 13th in the WNBA. The Sun average 13.4 turnovers per game and commit approximately 20.4 personal fouls each night. Defensively, they force 14.1 turnovers and draw 17.6 fouls, while allowing opponents to shoot 34.3% from three-point range and ranking 10th in points allowed per game (86.2). The Sun give up a field goal percentage of 46.3% (480 of 600) and allow an average of 36.1 rebounds and 729 assists throughout the season, placing them 10th in assists allowed.
The Chicago Sky, in their previous matchup, fell short against the Seattle Storm, losing 94-88. The Sky secured 30 total rebounds (23 defensive and 7 offensive) and committed 12 turnovers while achieving 7 steals. Seattle had 12 fouls, which allowed the Sky to shoot 10 free throws, successfully making 8 for a rate of 80.0%. From the three-point range, the Sky shot 50.0%, converting on 8 of 16 attempts. Overall, they finished the game by making 36 of 77 shots from the field for a shooting percentage of 46.8%. However, they allowed the Storm to hit 34 of 68 from the field, resulting in a 50.0% shooting rate. Seattle achieved 36.4% from three-point range (8 of 22) and made 18 of 23 free throw attempts (78.3%). Chicago allowed Seattle to secure 32 total rebounds, which included 6 offensive boards.
Ariel Atkins had a standout performance for the Sky, hitting 8 of 18 shots for a scoring total of 19 points in 34 minutes, along with 5 rebounds and 5 assists.
Currently, the Chicago Sky hold an 8-26 record for the season. They average 18.2 personal fouls per game, maintaining a free throw percentage of 76.3%. With an average of 19.2 assists per game (ranking 10th in the league) and 15.4 turnovers per game, they have scored 2,560 points this season, averaging 75.3 points per contest. The Sky secure 35.7 rebounds on average and have a field goal percentage of 41.9%, ranking them 11th in the WNBA. Defensively, Chicago is also 11th in the league for points allowed per game, with an average of 86.3. They concede 21.3 assists and 33.8 rebounds nightly, ranking 10th and 7th in the WNBA, respectively. Opponents shoot 36.8% from three against them (325 of 883), and they allow 75.2% at the charity stripe while forcing 11.2 turnovers and allowing teams to shoot 45.0% from the field (10th in the league).
Which team will clinch victory today in the WNBA showdown?
Guy Bruhn’s Recommendation: Select Chicago
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