Game Details
Date: Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Time: 8:00 PM EDT
Location: Wintrust Arena, Chicago, IL
Broadcast: WNBA League Pass, Monumental Sports Network, The U
Team Form & Overview
Washington Mystics (13–15)
Playoff Push: Currently holding the 8th seed, fighting off Golden State for the final playoff spot
Recent Form: Lost 5 of last 7 games, including a 99–83 defeat to Atlanta
Key Injuries: Ariel Atkins (leg), Georgia Amoore (ACL – out for season)
Top Performers:
Sonia Citron: Averaging 14.3 PPG, 4.6 RPG; 8-of-13 from three vs. Chicago this season
Kiki Iriafen: 33 points and 20 rebounds in last two games vs. Sky
Brittney Sykes: 16.0 PPG, 4.5 APG; shooting slump (26% FG over last two games)
Chicago Sky (7–21)
Struggles: Lost 8 straight games; 1–11 vs. Eastern Conference
Key Injuries: Angel Reese (back), Ariel Atkins (leg), Courtney Vandersloot (ACL – out for season)
Top Performers:
Kamilla Cardoso: 13.7 PPG, 11.0 RPG; six straight double-doubles
Rachel Banham: 26 points vs. Indiana; 6-of-11 from three
Angel Reese: 14.2 PPG, 12.6 RPG (questionable for return)
Key Matchups to Watch
| Matchup | Why It Matters |
| Citron vs. Reese (if active) | Rookie showdown with playoff implications |
| Cardoso vs. Iriafen | Battle of the boards and interior scoring |
| Sykes vs. Banham | Veteran guards trying to lead struggling offenses |
Head-to-Head & Stats
| Category | Mystics | Sky |
| Points/Game | 78.1 | 76.8 |
| FG% | 43.1% | 41.7% |
| Rebounds/Game | 35.3 | 36.2 |
| Turnovers/Game | 22 (last game) | 16.1 |
| Last Meeting | Mystics won 103–86 on July 29 |
Washington has won all three meetings this season and is looking to sweep the season series.
The Mystics are expected to dominate again, especially if Reese remains sidelined. Citron and Iriafen have consistently torched Chicago’s defense, and Washington’s playoff urgency should fuel a strong performance. Expect a final score around Mystics 90 – Sky 82.
GAME ODDS
Washington Spirit – 7.5
Chicago Sky 157.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, August 4, 2025
