Matchup: Atlanta Dream vs Chicago Sky
Date: Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Venue: Wintrust Arena, Chicago, IL
Broadcast: Youtube TV
The Atlanta Dream (12-9) are set to face the Chicago Sky (7-14) at Wintrust Arena this Wednesday.
In their most recent encounter, the Atlanta Dream squared off against the New York Liberty, resulting in a 79-72 defeat. Atlanta finished the game with a shooting efficiency of 37.5% (24 out of 64) and succeeded on 7 of 25 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, the Dream converted 17 of 28, translating to a 60.7% success rate. On the rebounding front, they secured a total of 47 boards, including 10 on the offensive end. Atlanta also tallied 18 assists, forced 6 turnovers from their opponents, and recorded 3 steals. Defensively, they allowed the Liberty to shoot 38.5% (30 of 78). The Liberty, meanwhile, made 8 assists and registered 8 steals while grabbing 36 rebounds (8 offensive and 28 defensive) and blocking 6 shots. New York excelled at the charity stripe, making 10 of 11 attempts, and hit 9 of 28 from three-point range.
Allisha Gray stood out in this matchup, finishing with 16 points on 3 of 13 shooting, alongside 8 rebounds in her 38 minutes on the court. Gray’s shooting percentage was 23.1%, and she contributed 3 assists.
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Entering this showdown, Atlanta boasts a 12-9 record. They average 11.9 turnovers per game and commit about 17.5 fouls. The Dream average 37.3 rebounds and have amassed 435 assists this season, ranking 4th in the league in assists per game. From three-point range, they hit 32.3% (196 of 607) and convert 75.7% at the free-throw line. They score an impressive 83.7 points per game (5th in the league) with an overall shooting percentage of 42.8%. Defensively, Atlanta forces an average of 11.7 turnovers each game and draws 18.8 fouls. They rank 4th in the WNBA for fewest assists allowed, having given up 402 this season, while allowing 43.3% shooting (246 of 394) and 32.9 rebounds per game. They also permit 32.7% from three-point range, ranking 8th in points allowed per game at 79.7.
In their last outing, the Chicago Sky fell to the Minnesota Lynx with a final score of 91-78. Chicago recorded 27 defensive rebounds and 7 offensive boards, totaling 34. They turned the ball over 18 times, netting 3 steals. The Lynx were called for 14 fouls, allowing the Sky 16 attempts from the free-throw line, of which they converted 13, achieving an 81.3% success rate. From beyond the arc, Chicago drained 7 out of 16 attempts (43.8%). Overall, the Sky shot 29 of 60 from the field for a shooting percentage of 48.3%. Defensively, the Sky allowed the Lynx to shoot 46.5% from the floor and permitted 34 total rebounds, including 9 on the offensive end.
Angel Reese had a significant impact for the Sky, making 9 of 14 field goal attempts (64.3%) and grabbing 10 rebounds. She finished the game with 22 points in 37 minutes, adding 3 assists to her tally.
Chicago holds a record of 7-14 this season. They have scored a total of 1,667 points (averaging 79.4 per game) and secure 36.8 rebounds per game. The Sky commits an average of 19.0 fouls each game while maintaining a free-throw percentage of 76.7%. On the offensive side, they shoot 42.9% from the field, placing them 8th in the WNBA. They average 19.7 assists per game, ranking 8th, while their turnover average stands at 15.7. Defensively, the Sky rank 10th in the league for points allowed per game, giving up 86.3. They allow enemies to score at a rate of 37.3% from beyond the arc (212 of 569) while opponents convert 72.7% of their free-throw attempts. They cede 21.1 assists and 33.5 rebounds on average, ranking 10th and 5th, respectively. The Sky manage to force 12.3 turnovers per game and permit opponents to shoot 44.4% from the field, placing them 9th in the league.
Who will prevail in tonight’s WNBA matchup against the spread?
Expert Prediction: Choose Atlanta
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