Matchup: Washington Mystics vs Chicago Sky
Event Date: Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Venue: Wintrust Arena, Chicago, IL
Broadcast: YouTube TV
At Wintrust Arena, the Chicago Sky (7-21) are set to clash with the Washington Mystics (13-15) on Tuesday.
The last outing for the Washington Mystics ended in a defeat against the Atlanta Dream, with a final score of 99-83. Washington finished the game with an impressive field goal percentage of 49.2% (31 out of 63) and managed to hit 3 of their 12 attempts from beyond the arc. The Mystics were efficient at the free-throw line, making 18 of 20 shots for a stellar 90.0%. On the rebounding front, they secured a total of 19 boards, with 6 coming from offensive efforts. Additionally, Washington delivered 19 assists, forced their opponents into 21 turnovers, and registered 11 steals. Defensively, they allowed Atlanta to shoot 56.3% (36 of 64). The Dream found 10 assists and accumulated 12 steals. Atlanta also collected 33 rebounds (10 offensive, 23 defensive) and had 3 blocks, shooting 78.3% from the charity stripe by converting 18 of 23 attempts, alongside 9 of 23 from downtown.
A standout performer from this game was Kiki Iriafen, who contributed 22 points on 9 of 15 shooting in just 27 minutes, also contributing 5 rebounds and 3 assists as she finished with an impressive 60.0% shooting accuracy.
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The Washington Mystics come into this matchup with a record of 13-15 this season. They average 14.8 turnovers per game and commit about 19.4 fouls each night. Collectively, they secure 34.4 rebounds per game and have registered 525 assists this season, ranking 9th in the league for team assists. The Mystics have a 3-point shooting percentage of 32.8% (153 of 466) and convert 75.2% of their free throws. They average 78.8 points per game (10th in the WNBA) and shoot 43.5% from the field. On the defensive side, they force 13.3 turnovers per game and induce 21.1 fouls, while opponents are shooting 43.1% against them (372 of 591). They also allow 33.0 rebounds per game and rank 3rd in the WNBA for assists conceded, with 536 allowed this season. They limit opponents to 31.1% from 3-point range and stand 5th in the league for points allowed per game at 80.7.
In their previous game, the Chicago Sky suffered a defeat, falling 83-67 to the Phoenix Mercury. Chicago managed to secure 28 defensive rebounds along with 8 offensive boards for a total of 36. They committed 10 turnovers and recorded 2 steals. The Mercury were called for 16 fouls, granting the Sky 18 free-throw attempts. Chicago converted 10 of those, achieving a free throw rate of 55.6%. Shooting from long range, the Sky made 5 out of 20 attempts (25.0%). At the conclusion of the game, Chicago’s shooting percentage stood at 37.1%, hitting 26 of 70 shots. The Sky allowed the Mercury to shoot 45.2% from the field (33 of 73) and finished the game with a 28.0% rate from 3-point territory, making 7 of 25 attempts. At the charity stripe, they finished strong with a 10 out of 14 success rate (71.4%). In rebounding, Chicago allowed Phoenix to grab a total of 32 boards, with 5 on the offensive side.
Elizabeth Williams was instrumental for the Sky, shooting 7 of 11 in this matchup for a striking field goal percentage of 63.6%. She collected 15 rebounds while scoring 15 points in just 21 minutes and provided 2 assists during the game.
Currently, the Chicago Sky hold a record of 7-21 for the season. They have accumulated 2,138 points throughout the campaign, averaging 76.4 points per game and securing 36.4 rebounds per contest. The Sky average 18.6 fouls per game and convert 76.3% of their free throw attempts. Offensively, Chicago shoots 41.7% from the field, ranking 11th in the WNBA. They average 18.8 assists per game (10th in the league) but lose possession 15.6 times per game. Defensively, the Sky are 11th in points per game allowed at 87.0, forcing 11.6 turnovers and allowing opponents to shoot 44.9% from the floor (10th in the WNBA). They permit a 36.8% shooting rate from 3-point range (277 of 753) and allow opponents to hit 75.0% from the free-throw line. They have given up an average of 21.6 assists and 34.1 rebounds per game, ranking 12th and 7th in the league respectively.
Who will take the win in this WNBA showdown?
Tony Sink’s Prediction: Choose Washington
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