- Matchup: Chicago Sky vs Washington Mystics
- Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026
- Venue: Capital One Arena, Washington, DC
- Broadcast: WNBA League Pass
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The Washington Mystics (27-16) are set to face the Chicago Sky (16-27) at Capital One Arena this Thursday.
In their previous game, the Chicago Sky clinched a victory against the Toronto Tempo with a score of 97-85. Chicago showcased a shooting prowess with a field goal percentage of 52.0% (39 out of 75 attempts) and successfully converted 12 of their 32 three-point attempts. From the free throw line, they achieved an impressive 87.5%, making 7 of 8 tries. On the rebounding front, they accumulated 30 boards, including 3 offensive rebounds. The Sky also excelled in playmaking with 21 assists while forcing 15 turnovers from their opponents and achieving 8 steals. Defensively, they limited Toronto to a field goal percentage of 39.2% (29 for 74). The Tempo managed to secure 35 rebounds (5 offensive, 30 defensive) and recorded 5 blocks. Toronto was efficient at the charity stripe as well, converting 14 of 15 attempts for 93.3% and hitting 13 out of 26 attempts from beyond the arc.
Gabriela Jaquez made a significant impact during the game, scoring 18 points on an impressive 8 of 10 shooting. She played 22 minutes and recorded 3 rebounds, alongside 2 assists.
Heading into this matchup, Chicago holds a record of 16-27 for the season. They average 86.6 points per game, placing them 8th in the league, while shooting at 44.4% from the field. The Sky’s three-point shooting is at 31.4% (315 out of 1,003), and they maintain a free throw percentage of 76.7%. Collectively, Chicago secures 33.1 rebounds per game and has tallied 923 assists this season, ranking 5th in the WNBA for assists. They average 12.8 turnovers per game and commit 21.0 fouls nightly. Defensively, the Sky force 12.9 turnovers per game and draw 19.4 fouls. They are currently 8th in terms of assists allowed, conceding 889 this season. Their defensive stats include an opponent shooting percentage of 44.8% (556 of 835) and an average of 37.0 rebounds allowed per game, along with a 3-point shooting percentage against of 33.5%. Chicago ranks 11th in points allowed per game, surrendering 90.4 points.
The Washington Mystics recently secured a win against the Connecticut Sun, finishing the game 79-69. They gathered 24 defensive and 10 offensive rebounds, totaling 34 for the game. The Mystics recorded just 6 turnovers while tallying 7 steals. The Sun committed 19 fouls, providing the Mystics with 25 free throw opportunities. Washington converted 19 of those for a 76.0% shooting rate. From beyond the arc, the team made 6 out of 19 attempts (31.6%). They achieved a total field goal percentage of 38.0%, shooting 27 out of 71. Conversely, the Sun hit 28 of 72 field goals, ending at 38.9%. Washington allowed Connecticut to pull down 43 total rebounds, including 13 on the offensive end.
Shakira Austin was a standout for the Mystics, scoring 25 points with 13 rebounds, shooting at 50.0% (7 of 14) over her 35 minutes on the court, along with 1 assist.
Washington maintains a strong record of 27-16 this season. They have scored a total of 3,595 points (averaging 83.6 points per game) and gather 37.6 rebounds per contest. The Mystics average 19.4 fouls per game and shoot 73.2% from the charity stripe. Offensively, they shoot 45.3% from the field, ranking 7th in the league. Their assist average stands at 19.7 (11th in the WNBA), with 14.7 turnovers per game. Defensively, Washington stands out, ranking 2nd in the WNBA for points allowed, averaging 82.5 per game. They force 12.2 turnovers per game and allow opponents to shoot 43.0% from the field (2nd in the league). Opposing teams are shooting 32.8% from three-point range (361 of 1,101) and converting 78.4% of free throws. They allow 19.7 assists and have an average of 30.2 total rebounds allowed per game, ranking 4th and 1st respectively.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s WNBA face-off against the spread?
Prediction: Back Washington
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