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PREVIEW: The WNBA's final game before the All-Star break features the Atlanta Dream facing the Chicago Sky in an intriguing Eastern Conference matchup. The Dream are looking to snap a two-game losing streak after dropping contests to the Indiana Fever and New York Liberty, which has seen them fall to a 12-9 record. Both teams will be battling significant injury challenges, with Atlanta missing Rhyne Howard and Chicago without Ariel Atkins and Angel Reese due to leg injuries. Atlanta brings offensive firepower, ranking 5th in the league with 83.7 points per game and 4th in three-pointers, making 9.3 per game. The...

PREVIEW: The Golden State Valkyries will travel to Climate Pledge Arena to face the Seattle Storm in their third matchup of the season, with the Valkyries holding a 2-0 advantage after previous victories. The Valkyries previously beat the Storm 76-70 in a Commissioner's Cup game on June 14 and earned a decisive 27-point win 84-57 on June 29. The Valkyries are looking to rebound after losing four of their last five games, including four of their last five road games. Kayla Thornton has been the team's top performer this season with 14.5 points and 7.1 rebounds per game, though she...

PREVIEW: The Indiana Fever and New York Liberty are set to clash in an intriguing Eastern Conference matchup at the Barclays Center on Wednesday night. This is the third of four games in their season series, which is currently tied at one win each. The Fever bring a potent offense, ranking third in the league with 84.5 points per game and boasting the top field goal percentage at 46%. Led by young guard Caitlin Clark's 16.7 points per game, alongside Kelsey Mitchell's 19.2 points and strong contributions from Aliyah Boston, the Fever are a multi-dimensional scoring threat. The Liberty have been...

PREVIEW: The Las Vegas Aces head to College Park Center to face the Dallas Wings in a pre-All-Star break Western Conference clash, with both teams looking to gain momentum. Reigning MVP A'ja Wilson continues to dominate, leading the league in blocked shots and ranking second in scoring and rebounding. The Aces boast consistent scoring threats like Jackie Young, who recently had a 30-point performance, and Jewell Loyd, who has been increasing her offensive output in recent games. Las Vegas enters with a 10-11 record, averaging 80.2 points per game and shooting 41.3% from the field, while ranking 9th in defensive...

PREVIEW: The Minnesota Lynx and Phoenix Mercury are set to clash in a high-stakes WNBA matchup at Target Center, with both teams bringing impressive season performances to the court. Phoenix enters as the second-best team in the league with a 15-6 record, trailing Minnesota by three games, and this will be their final regular season encounter. In their most recent meeting, the Mercury secured a 79-71 victory at Footprint Center, with guard Alyssa Thomas recording 29 points, eight rebounds, and five assists. The Lynx boast MVP candidate Napheesa Collier, who averages 23.9 points and 7.7 rebounds, alongside strong supporting players like...