The Minnesota Lynx are preparing to host the Chicago Sky in a Sunday evening match-up.
The Lynx are coming off a 90-86 victory over the Dallas Wings. Natasha Howard’s 26-point performance led the way for Minnesota.
Lynx’s Home Advantage
Minnesota had a strong home record last season, going 20-2. Their overall record was 34-10.
The Lynx demonstrated a solid defence last season. They allowed opponents to score 76.7 points per game and shoot 42.3% from the field.
Sky’s Road Challenges
Chicago faced difficulties on the road last season. The Sky went 4-18 on the road and 10-34 overall.
Last season, the Sky averaged 6.0 steals, 4.2 blocks and 15.5 turnovers per game.
Injury Updates for Both Teams
The Lynx will be without Napheesa Collier, who is out with an ankle injury. Dorka Juhasz is also sidelined with a foot injury.
DiJonai Carrington is out for the Sky due to a foot injury.
Both the Chicago Sky and Minnesota Lynx enter the game with a 2-1 record.