PREVIEW: The Chicago Sky enter Friday's matchup with a challenging 2-6 record, contrasting sharply with the Atlanta Dream's impressive 6-3 standing in the WNBA. The game is set for 7:30 PM EDT at the Gateway Center Arena in Atlanta. Betting lines suggest the Dream are heavy favorites, with a -12.5 point spread across multiple sportsbooks. The total points line is set around 159-159.5, indicating expectations of a moderately high-scoring affair. The Sky will be without their point guard Courtney Vandersloot, who is out for the season after tearing her ACL, leaving Ariel Atkins as their leading scorer with 13.4 points per...

PREVIEW: The Dallas Wings arrive in Las Vegas looking to halt their six-game losing streak, carrying the momentum of rookie Paige Bueckers' electrifying 35-point performance against the Phoenix Mercury. Bueckers not only scored impressively but also added six rebounds and four assists while shooting an efficient 13-of-19 from the field. The Wings are averaging 81.5 points per contest, shooting 41.4% from the field, and ranking 6th in the WNBA for assists with 207 total. Their season has unraveled to a 1-10 record, with an inconsistent offense and a porous defense allowing 88.6 points per game, with opponents shooting 46.7% from the...

PREVIEW: The NBA Finals return to Gainbridge Fieldhouse for a pivotal Game 4, with the Indiana Pacers looking to push the Oklahoma City Thunder to the brink of elimination. The Pacers have already defied expectations by taking a 2-1 series lead against the 68-win Thunder, showcasing remarkable defensive prowess despite being ranked 30th in shots allowed at the rim. Oklahoma City enters with the league's top-ranked defense, boasting exceptional ratings in turnovers forced and free throw shooting efficiency. The Thunder's MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will be determined to reverse the momentum after being held to just 24 points in Game 3. The...