Matchup: Minnesota Lynx vs Chicago Sky
Scheduled Date: Saturday, July 12, 2025
Venue: Wintrust Arena, Chicago, IL
Broadcasting: YouTube TV
The Chicago Sky (6-13) is all set to face off against the Minnesota Lynx (18-3) this Saturday at Wintrust Arena.
In their previous game, the Minnesota Lynx emerged victorious against the Los Angeles Sparks, winning 91-82. Minnesota achieved an impressive 47.5% field goal shooting rate (38 out of 80) and successfully converted 10 of their 37 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, the Lynx made 5 out of 6 attempts, resulting in an 83.3% success rate. They secured a total of 32 rebounds, including 11 offensive ones. The team also recorded 28 assists, forced 22 turnovers, and achieved 13 steals. On defense, Minnesota allowed the Sparks to shoot 50.0% from the field, with Los Angeles making 29 of 58 shots. The Sparks registered 4 assists and 7 steals and grabbed 31 rebounds (4 offensive, 27 defensive), along with 1 block. Los Angeles had a stellar free-throw performance, converting 11 of 12 for a rate of 91.7%, while hitting 13 of 27 three-point attempts.
Natisha Hiedeman played a crucial role in this match, finishing with 18 points on 7 of 12 shooting. She logged 19 minutes on the court and also grabbed 1 rebound. Hiedeman closed the game with a solid shooting percentage of 58.3%, along with 2 assists.
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This season, the Minnesota Lynx boasts an impressive record of 18-3. They average 12.7 turnovers and commit 17.0 fouls per game. Minnesota is averaging 34.0 rebounds per game and leads the WNBA with 497 assists this season. The Lynx are shooting 34.7% from three-point territory (192 of 554) and 80.3% from the charity stripe. They score an average of 84.8 points per game, ranking 2nd in the league, while shooting 46.2% from the floor. On the defensive end, the Lynx force 14.3 turnovers per game and average 17.3 personal fouls. They rank 5th in the league for assists allowed, having given up 378 assists this year. Defensively, Minnesota restricts opponents to a field goal percentage of 41.0% (301 of 363) and allows 34.2 rebounds per game, with an opponent shooting rate of 29.8% from beyond the arc, making them 1st in points allowed per game (74.7).
In their recent matchup, the Chicago Sky triumphed over the Dallas Wings with a score of 87-76. The Sky secured 31 defensive rebounds and 9 offensive boards for a total of 40 rebounds in the game. They committed 15 turnovers but were able to generate 5 steals. The Wings committed 18 personal fouls, leading to 23 free-throw attempts for the Sky, who converted 19 for an 82.6% success rate. Chicago made 10 out of 21 three-point attempts (47.6%) and concluded the game with 29 successful field goals from 57 attempts, resulting in a shooting percentage of 50.9%. Conversely, the Sky’s defense allowed Dallas to score 27 out of 75 attempts (36.0%) and 7 out of 26 from three-point range (26.9%), while walking away with 15 of 21 from the free-throw line (71.4%). Defensively, the Sky allowed Dallas to grab 31 rebounds in total (12 offensive).
Rebecca Allen was a standout player for the Sky, hitting 9 of 13 shots for a field goal percentage of 69.2%, and contributed with 6 rebounds. She amassed 27 points in her 27 minutes on the court and provided 3 assists throughout the game.
The Chicago Sky currently holds a record of 6-13 for the season. They have accumulated 1,502 points (79.1 points per game) and secure an average of 36.5 rebounds per game. The Sky commits 19.2 fouls per contest and boasts a free-throw accuracy of 76.3%. Their team has a shooting percentage of 42.5% from the field, placing them 9th in the league. They dish out an average of 19.9 assists per game (6th in the league) but have an average of 15.5 turnovers. On defense, the Sky ranks 11th in points allowed per game (86.3). Opponents shoot 37.5% from three-point territory (190 of 507), while they allow teams to hit 72.0% of their free-throw attempts. Chicago gives up an average of 20.8 assists and 33.8 rebounds per game, ranking 9th and 6th respectively. They force 12.6 turnovers nightly and allow opponents a field goal percentage of 44.5% (10th in the league).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s WNBA matchup against the spread?
Tony Sink’s Prediction: Back Minnesota
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