ShotQuality Wire

PREVIEW: The Golden State Valkyries will host the Chicago Sky on Friday night at Chase Center, marking their first-ever meeting as the newest WNBA expansion team takes on a struggling opponent. This inter-conference battle tips off at 10 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on ION. The Valkyries boast some impressive ShotQuality metrics, ranking 1st in high-frequency 3-point shooting and 1st in limiting rim attacks on defense. While the Sky have lost six of their last eight games, the Valkyries have rebounded from an early season slump by winning five of their last seven contests. Chicago's scoring is led by Ariel...

PREVIEW: The Minnesota Lynx, leading the Western Conference with a 12-2 record, will clash with the Atlanta Dream, who sit second in the Eastern Conference at 10-5. The Lynx bring some impressive ShotQuality metrics, ranking 1st in efficient 3-point shooting and good passing, and 2nd in efficient attacking the rim. The matchup is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday at Gateway Center Arena in College Park, Georgia, and will be broadcast on ION. Both teams are looking to bounce back from recent losses, with the Lynx falling 68-64 to the Washington Mystics, where Alanna Smith scored 26 points, and the...

PREVIEW: The New York Liberty and Phoenix Mercury are set to clash in a high-stakes WNBA matchup at PHX Arena, with both teams boasting impressive defensive credentials. The Liberty rank first in multiple defensive categories, including good defense against 3-point shooting and shots attacking the rim, while also leading the league in efficient rim attacks. Phoenix counters with top-tier defensive rebounding and a knack for forcing turnovers, ranking first in both categories. The Mercury also showcase a high-frequency 3-point shooting approach, with 44.3% of their shots coming from beyond the arc. The game features star-studded lineups with Breanna Stewart leading New...