WNBA Game Preview: Chicago Sky (3-9) vs. Atlanta Dream (9-4)

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The Chicago Sky travel to Gateway Center Arena in College Park, Georgia, to face the surging Atlanta Dream on Sunday, June 22 at 3:00 PM ET. With both teams on opposite ends of the standings, this Eastern Conference clash offers a compelling mix of rebuilding grit and playoff ambition.

Game Context

Chicago Sky Record: 3–9 (11th in WNBA)

Atlanta Dream Record: 9–4 (4th in WNBA)

Previous Meeting: Atlanta defeated Chicago 88–70 earlier this season.

Broadcast: ESPN3, Peachtree TV, The U

Team Performance Snapshot

CategoryChicago SkyAtlanta Dream
Points Per Game75.3 (12th)84.3 (3rd)
FG%41.2% (10th)42.9% (6th)
3PT FG%30.0% (11th)35.2% (7th)
Rebounds Per Game36.3 (3rd)38.0 (1st)
Turnovers Per Game17.1 (12th)12.1 (2nd)
Points Allowed86.3 (10th)76.5 (3rd)

Key Players to Watch

Chicago Sky

Angel Reese: The rookie forward is a rebounding machine, averaging double-digit boards, but struggles with turnovers (3.9 TOV/game).

Kamilla Cardoso: Coming off an 18-point, 10-rebound double-double, she’s a bright spot in the paint.

Ariel Atkins: A veteran presence trying to stabilize a shaky backcourt.

Injury Note: Moriah Jefferson and Courtney Vandersloot remain out, leaving the Sky thin at guard.

Atlanta Dream

Allisha Gray: Leading scorer with 18 PPG in the last outing, she’s the engine of Atlanta’s offense.

Rhyne Howard: Recently moved into 4th on the Dream’s all-time assists list, she’s a versatile threat despite some shooting inconsistency.

Brionna Jones & Brittney Griner: The frontcourt duo combines for over 24 PPG and dominates the glass.

Tactical Breakdown

Chicago’s Struggles: The Sky rank last in 3-point defense and field goal defense, making them vulnerable to Atlanta’s perimeter-heavy attack.

Atlanta’s Edge: The Dream are elite in rebounding and 3-point shooting, and they force fewer turnovers—key against Chicago’s turnover-prone offense.

Bench Depth: Atlanta’s second unit has been more consistent, while Chicago’s rotation remains unsettled.

GAME ODDS

Chicago Sky                        159.5

Atlanta Dream                  – 15.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, June 21, 2025

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