Matchup: Chicago Sky vs Washington Mystics
Date: Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Venue: CareFirst Arena, Washington, DC
Broadcast: WNBA League Pass
The Chicago Sky (7-18) are set to face the Washington Mystics (12-13) at CareFirst Arena this Tuesday.
In their previous matchup, the Chicago Sky fell short against the Indiana Fever, suffering a 93-78 defeat. Chicago posted a field goal percentage of 43.1%, hitting 28 of 65 attempts, and made 10 out of 25 from beyond the arc. At the free throw line, the Sky achieved an impressive 85.7%, converting 12 of their 14 shots. On the boards, they recorded a total of 32 rebounds, with 7 offensive grabs. The team also registered 17 assists, forced 11 turnovers, and secured 7 steals. Defensively, the Sky allowed their opponents to shoot 47.1%, with Indiana making 33 out of 70 shots. Indiana also tallied 7 assists, and amassed 15 steals, while grabbing a total of 29 rebounds (7 offensive, 22 defensive) and recording 3 blocks. Notably, the Fever shot a perfect 100% from the free throw line, making all 16 attempts, while successfully hitting 11 of their 29 three-point attempts.
Rachel Banham stood out, scoring 26 points on 8 of 15 shooting over 36 minutes of play, alongside 1 rebound and 5 assists, showcasing a 53.3% shooting efficiency.
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Entering this contest, the Sky hold a 7-18 record for the season. Chicago has been shooting 33.8% from three-point range (177 out of 524) and 77.0% at the free throw line. They average 76.8 points per game, ranking 12th in the league, while hitting 41.7% from the field. The Sky average 16.1 turnovers and commit 18.8 fouls per game. Team-wise, they capture 36.2 rebounds per game, tallying 469 assists this season, placing them 9th in the league for assists. Defensively, the Sky force 11.9 turnovers per game and average 17.2 fouls. They concede 37.1% on three-point shots and are 11th in opponents’ points per game at 87.1. Chicago allows a shooting percentage of 45.0% (298 of 429) and yields 33.8 rebounds per game, ranking 11th in assists allowed at 540 for the season.
In their last outing, the Washington Mystics suffered an 88-72 defeat against the Phoenix Mercury. The Mystics registered 23 defensive and 9 offensive rebounds, totaling 32 for the match. They committed 17 turnovers while making 8 steals. The Mercury faced 19 fouls, allowing the Mystics 22 free throw opportunities, which they converted at 86.4% (19 of 22). From three-point range, Washington hit 5 of 16 for a shooting percentage of 31.3%. By the end of the game, the Mystics shot 24 out of 63, achieving 38.1% overall. Defensive stats showed the Mercury shooting 51.5% on 35 of 68 attempts. Washington allowed Phoenix to collect 33 rebounds (6 offensive).
Shakira Austin made a significant impact for the Mystics, scoring 20 points on 8 of 18 shooting, registering a shooting percentage of 44.4% along with 8 rebounds and 1 assist in her 27 minutes on the court.
Washington holds a 12-13 record this season. The Mystics commit 19.5 fouls per contest and maintain a free throw percentage of 74.8%. They average 18.5 assists per game (10th in the league) and turn the ball over 15.0 times per game. The Mystics have accumulated a total of 1,953 points this season (78.1 per game) and average 35.3 rebounds per game. Offensively, they shoot 43.1% from the field, placing them 8th in the league. Defensively, Washington ranks 7th in points allowed per game, with an average of 80.3. They force 13.0 turnovers per game and restrict opponents to a shooting percentage of 42.7% (5th in the league). Opponents score 30.4% on three-point attempts against them (191 of 629), and they allow 79.7% shooting from the free throw line, yielding an average of 18.9 assists and 32.6 rebounds per game, ranking 4th and 2nd in the league, respectively.
Who will secure the victory in tonight’s WNBA matchup against the spread?
Guy Bruhn’s Choice: Select Washington
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