Date: Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Location: Wintrust Arena, Chicago, IL
Tip-Off: 8:00 p.m. ET
Broadcast: The U, WCIU, KFAA, WNBA League Pass
Match Context & Stakes
This is the third and final meeting between the Dallas Wings (6–14) and the Chicago Sky (5–13) this season. Chicago won both previous matchups in late May, including a 94–83 victory on June 1. With both teams sitting near the bottom of their respective conferences, this game carries weight for morale and momentum heading into the second half of the season.
Team Form & Recent Results
| Team | Last 5 Games | Record (Last 10) | Road/Home Record |
| Dallas Wings | L-W-W-L-W | 5–5 | 2–8 (Road) |
| Chicago Sky | L-L-W-L-W | 3–7 | 2–4 (Home) |
Dallas is coming off a brutal 102–72 loss to Phoenix, where they started four rookies due to injuries.
Chicago narrowly lost 81–79 to Washington despite Angel Reese’s sixth straight double-double.
Tactical Breakdown
Dallas Wings
Key Players:
Paige Bueckers: Averaging 18.2 PPG and 5.5 APG; All-Star nod recipient.
JJ Quinerly & Aziaha James: Rookie duo showing promise in Ogunbowale’s absence.
Injuries: Arike Ogunbowale (thumb), DiJonai Carrington (ribs), Maddy Siegrist (knee), Tyasha Harris (knee).
Strategy: Fast-paced offense led by Bueckers’ pick-and-roll playmaking. Vulnerable on defense and rebounding.
Chicago Sky
Key Players:
Angel Reese: Averaging 12.6 PPG and 12.8 RPG; dominant on the glass.
Ariel Atkins: Leading scorer with 14.4 PPG and elite perimeter defense.
Injuries: Kamilla Cardoso (overseas), Courtney Vandersloot (ACL, out for season).
Strategy: Defensive pressure on the perimeter, transition scoring, and interior dominance via Reese and Elizabeth Williams.
Statistical Comparison
| Category | Wings | Sky |
| Points/Game | 82.1 | 80.7 |
| Rebounds/Game | 37.4 | 36.0 |
| FG% | 42.0% | 43.7% |
| Turnover Rate | Moderate | High (22%) |
| 3PT Made/Game | 6.4 | 7.1 |
GAME ODDS
Dallas Wings 165.5
Chicago Sky – 1.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, July 8, 2025
