Chicago Sky vs. Atlanta Dream
June 3, 2022 7:30 pm EDT
The Atlanta Dream and Chicago Sky face off on Friday in a WNBA showdown at The Gateway Center @ College Park. When these two teams faced off in August 2021 it was the Sky that secured the 86-79 victory.
The Dream come into this game with a 6-3 record overall, and they have had two big wins in a row. Two games ago against the Phoenix Mercury, the Dream won 81-54 and in the last game, they beat the Minnesota Lynx 84-76. The offense is averaging 76.7 points, while their defense is giving up 74 points per game. The offense is ranked 11th, while their defense staff is ranked second. The Dream like to a player faster pace and are third in the WNBA in terms of pace. The Dream’s defensive rating is 92.2 which is 1st in the league. Rhyne Howard has been the top offensive player for the Dream, averaging 17.4 points while shooting 41.6 percent from the field and 42.6 percent from behind the three-point line.
On the other side of this matchup is the Chicago Sky, who sit with a 5-3 record overall, and they have won three of their last four games. In the last game against the Phoenix Mercury, they outscored their opponent 22-11 in the 4th quarter, and that was enough to win by three points. The Sky are averaging 81.6 points, while their defense is giving up 77 points per game. The offense is ranked 4th in the league, while their pitching staff is ranked 5th in the league. Candace Parker has been the top offensive player, averaging 12.8 points while shooting 44.4 percent from the field.
The Dream are giving up only 74 points per game, which is second-best in the WNBA. The Sky’s offense has been inconsistent at times, and that is going to be the difference as they struggle in this game. Look for Atlanta’s defense to be good, and that will be the difference as the Dream secures the victory.
