Chicago Sky vs Connecticut Sun
PREVIEW: The Connecticut Sun and Chicago Sky are set to clash in a late-season matchup between two teams fighting for pride in the WNBA. The Sun bring a unique offensive approach, ranking first in high-frequency midrange and post-up shots, with impressive offensive spacing ranked third in the league. Connecticut enters the game with a 10-30 record, having recently lost to the Atlanta Dream but showing resilience with veterans like Tina Charles leading the scoring charge. Veteran forward Charles continues to make her mark, approaching a historic milestone just two field goals away from tying Diana Taurasi's all-time field goals record.
The Sky counter with their own strengths, particularly in post-up shots and offensive rebounding, where they sit second in the league with a 27.7% offensive rebound percentage. Chicago's Angel Reese has been a bright spot, leading the team with 14.6 points per game and dominating the league with 12.6 rebounds per game, including 22 double-doubles this season. Both teams face challenges on defense, with the Sky allowing high-quality three-point attempts and the Sun struggling to prevent shots at the rim. With both teams eliminated from playoff contention, this game represents an opportunity for young talents like Leila Lacan and Kamilla Cardoso to showcase their developing skills and potentially shape their teams' futures.