Matchup: Dallas Wings vs Chicago Sky
Date: Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Venue: Wintrust Arena, Chicago, IL
Broadcast: YouTube TV
The Chicago Sky (5-12) are set to take on the Dallas Wings (6-14) at Wintrust Arena this Wednesday.
In their last outing, the Dallas Wings were defeated by the Phoenix Mercury, with a final score of 102-72. The Wings struggled offensively, posting a field goal percentage of 36.0% (27 of 75) and hitting 8 of 24 from beyond the arc. However, they were efficient at the free-throw line, converting 10 of 12 attempts for an 83.3% success rate. On the boards, Dallas secured a total of 44 rebounds, including 13 offensive grabs. The team managed to record 16 assists, but also committed 9 turnovers and secured 5 steals. Defensively, they allowed Phoenix to score at a rate of 47.4%, with the Mercury shooting 36 of 76. Phoenix managed 11 assists and 9 steals while gathering 43 rebounds (11 offensive, 32 defensive) and blocking 5 shots. Their free throw shooting was at 64.0%, making 16 of 25 attempts, and they converted 14 of 32 three-point attempts.
One notable player from the Wings was JJ Quinerly, who scored 18 points on 7 of 17 shooting. She played for 29 minutes and grabbed 1 rebound, finishing with a field goal percentage of 41.2% and distributing 5 assists.
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The Wings come into this game with a record of 6-14 for the season. They have a three-point shooting percentage of 31.4% (127 of 404) and hold an 81.4% success rate from the free-throw line. Averaging 81.9 points per game (8th in the league), they have a shooting percentage of 41.6% overall. The team averages 13.7 turnovers per game while committing 20.2 personal fouls. As a unit, they collect 36.9 rebounds and have made a total of 382 assists this season, which ranks 5th in the league for assists. On the defensive end, the Wings force 12.9 turnovers per game and commit 19.2 personal fouls. They allow opponents to score at a rate of 37.0% from three-point range and currently rank 10th in the league for points allowed per game (85.9). Defensively, they allow a shooting percentage of 44.5% (258 of 383) and average giving up 33.5 rebounds per game. The Wings rank 13th in the league in assists allowed, with 435 surrendered so far this season.
Chicago’s most recent game resulted in a loss, falling 80-75 to the Minnesota Lynx. The Sky managed to collect 31 defensive rebounds and 14 offensive rebounds for a total of 45 rebounds. They turned the ball over 13 times while collecting 4 steals. The Lynx committed 17 fouls, allowing the Sky to attempt 8 free throws, of which they made 7 for an 87.5% success rate. From beyond the arc, Chicago netted 10 of 23 attempts (43.5%). Overall, the Sky shot 29 of 78, equating to 37.2%. On defense, Chicago allowed the Lynx to convert 30 out of 72 attempts (41.7%). They shot 24.0% from long distance, making 6 of 25 shots, and converted 14 of 17 free throws (82.4%). In rebounding, Chicago allowed Minnesota to grab 37 boards (8 offensive).
Rachel Banham was a standout player for the Sky, shooting 7 of 13 for a 53.8% field goal percentage and collecting 2 rebounds. She logged 27 minutes on the court, scoring 20 points and dishing out 2 assists.
With a current record of 5-12, the Chicago Sky are in search of improvement. They average 18.6 fouls per game and maintain a free-throw percentage of 75.9%. The Sky averages 19.7 assists per game, ranking 6th in the league, but they also lose possession 15.5 times per game. Chicago has scored a total of 1,336 points this season, averaging 78.6 points per game, and they collect 36.2 rebounds on average. Offensively, the Sky convert 42.0% of their field goals, ranking 9th in the league. Defensively, they rank 12th in points allowed per game at 87.2. Chicago surrenders an average of 21.1 assists and 33.7 rebounds per contest, ranking 11th and 6th respectively in the WNBA. Opponents hit 38.4% of their three-point shots (179 of 466), and they have a free-throw success rate of 73.5%. The Sky force 12.8 turnovers per game and allow a shooting percentage of 45.2% from their opponents (12th in basketball).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s WNBA matchup against the spread?
Guy Bruhn’s Prediction: Take Chicago
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