The Minnesota Lynx and Chicago Sky are set to face off. The Lynx (5-2) carry a three-game winning streak into their Friday night matchup with the Sky (3-4). The Sky have lost three straight and are winless on their home court at Wintrust Arena.
Lynx’s Winning Momentum
Minnesota secured a 96-81 victory over the Atlanta Dream on Wednesday night. They took control of the game with a 13-0 run in the third quarter. All five starters scored in double figures. Courtney Williams led the way with 25 points, while Natasha Howard added 22 points and eight rebounds. Olivia Miles contributed 16 points and eight assists.
Sky’s Struggle Amidst Injuries
The Sky are dealing with injuries. Gabriela Jaquez is out with a left knee injury. Rickea Jackson is out for the season with a knee injury. Chicago lost to the Toronto Tempo 111-104. They got within two points with 3:33 left before Toronto pulled away. Sydney Taylor scored 27 points off the bench. Skylar Diggins finished with 23 points and nine assists, while Natasha Cloud posted 18 points and nine assists.
Key Players to Watch
- Natasha Howard averages 17.7 points and 8.3 rebounds for the Lynx.
- Courtney Williams is getting 17.1 points per game.
- Olivia Miles is posting 15.1 points and 5.9 assists a night.
- Skylar Diggins leads Chicago with averages of 14.5 points and 6.0 assists.
- Kamilla Cardoso nets 13.0 points and 9.1 rebounds per game.
Where to Watch
The game will be available via live stream. Fubo offers a free trial. They carry channels you will need to catch the game, including ESPN, ABC, ION, and NBA TV, as well as local team coverage. You can live stream WNBA games all season long with Fubo.
Make sure to tune in and catch all the action. This is a great WNBA matchup that you will not want to miss.