WNBA Game Preview: Atlanta Dream (18-11) vs. Chicago Sky (8-21)

Match Overview

The Atlanta Dream, currently third in the WNBA standings, are riding a three-game win streak and pushing for a top playoff seed. Meanwhile, the Chicago Sky are in the midst of a rebuilding season, sitting near the bottom of the Eastern Conference with just eight wins. This is the fourth and final meeting between the two teams this season. Atlanta has dominated the series, winning all three previous matchups by double-digit margins, including an 86–49 blowout on July 16.

Atlanta Dream – Team Form & Key Players

Record: 18–11 (10–6 Eastern Conference)

Last Game: 99–83 win vs Washington Mystics

Recent Form: 6–4 in last 10 games

Points Per Game: 84.9

Field Goal %: 46.8%

Defensive Rating: 3rd in WNBA

Top Performers:

Allisha Gray: 18.7 PPG, 5.5 RPG, 3.9 APG

Brionna Jones: 23 points in last game

Naz Hillmon: 11.3 PPG over last 10 games

Brittney Griner: 4.7 defensive rebounds per game

Injury Report:

Rhyne Howard: Out (knee)

Brittney Griner & Taylor Thierry: Game-time decisions

Tactical Outlook: Atlanta ranks second in offensive rating and third in scoring margin, with a balanced attack and strong rebounding. Expect them to control the pace and dominate the paint if Griner is active.

Chicago Sky – Team Form & Key Players

Record: 8–21 (2–11 Eastern Conference)

Last Game: 78–64 win vs Washington Mystics

Recent Form: 2–8 in last 10 games

Points Per Game: 71.4

Field Goal %: 41.3%

Defensive Rating: 12th in WNBA

Top Performers:

Kamilla Cardoso: 12.6 PPG, 52.4% FG

Elizabeth Williams: 18 points, 10 rebounds in last game

Rachel Banham: 12.0 PPG over last 10 games

Injury Report:

Angel Reese: Out (back)

Courtney Vandersloot: Out for season (ACL)

Tactical Outlook: Chicago ranks last in scoring margin, field goal defense, and three-point defense. Without Reese, their frontcourt will struggle to contain Atlanta’s size and rebounding.