Minnesota Lynx (3-2) at Chicago Sky (3-2) | Wintrust Arena | 1:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM CT
The Chicago Sky (3–2 after losing 99–89 to Dallas) host the Minnesota Lynx (3–2) at Wintrust Arena for a HUGE early-season matchup! Azura Stevens makes her season debut after missing the first five games with a bone bruise! Jessica Shepard had a triple-double Wednesday (first in WNBA this season!). Both teams are 3-2 in a MUST-WIN game on CBS and Paramount+!
This is a Saturday showdown—can we bounce back at home with Azura back in the lineup?
Wednesday’s Loss: Dallas 99, Sky 89
Wednesday night was tough. Jessica Shepard had a triple-double (18 PTS, 12 AST, 10 REB – first in WNBA this season!) and Paige Bueckers dropped 24 for Dallas. Arike Ogunbowale scored 11 in the 4th quarter to seal it 99-89. We’re 3-2 but lost at home to the Wings!
What Went Wrong:
- Lost 99–89 at home
- Jessica Shepard: Triple-double (first in WNBA 2026!)
- Paige Bueckers: 24 points (11-for-19 FG!)
- Arike Ogunbowale: 23 points (11 in 4th quarter!)
- Azzi Fudd: 12 points for Dallas
- Cut it to 3 with 2:32 left but Dallas pulled away
We’re 3-2 but need to bounce back at home today with Azura returning!
Sky Season: 3-2, Azura Stevens Returns TODAY!
Record: 3-2 (Lost to Dallas 99-89 Wednesday)
We’re 3–2 after Wednesday’s tough 99–89 loss to Dallas at home. Azura Stevens makes her season debut TODAY after missing the first five games with a bone bruise in her left knee! This is HUGE for our frontcourt alongside Kamilla Cardoso!
Sky Key Players:
- Kamilla Cardoso: Our star center (dominant inside!)
- Skylar Diggins: Free agent addition (leading scorer!)
- AZURA STEVENS RETURNS TODAY! (missed first 5 games!)
- Gabriela Jaquez: 1st round pick (solid rookie!)
Injuries:
- Courtney Vandersloot: Still OUT
- DiJonai Carrington: Still OUT
- Maddy Westbeld: Still OUT
- AZURA STEVENS: RETURNS TODAY!
Azura’s return is HUGE! She gives us another scorer and rebounder next to Kamilla!
Minnesota Lynx: 3-2, Beat Toronto 100-72!
Record: 3-2 (Beat Toronto 100-72, Lost to Us 86-79 Earlier!)
The Lynx are 3–2 after DOMINATING Toronto 100–72 in their last game! They’ve been EXCELLENT on the road (2-0!) but we beat them 86-79 earlier this season! They’re coming to Wintrust Arena for REVENGE!
Lynx After Recent Games:
- Beat Toronto 100–72 (DOMINATED!)
- Lost to us 86-79 earlier this season
- Beat Dallas 90–86
- Beat Phoenix 88–84
- Lost to Atlanta 91–90
Lynx Key Players:
- Averaging 89.4 PPG (strong offense!)
- Shooting 51% from the field (ELITE!)
- Averaging 36.0 rebounds per game
- 20.8 assists per game
- Allowing 83.8 PPG on defense
What We’re Facing:
- Lynx are 3-2 (same as us!)
- 2-0 on the road (perfect away!)
- We beat them 86-79 earlier
- They want REVENGE at Wintrust
The Lynx are GOOD but we beat them already! Do it again at home!
Key Matchups at Wintrust Arena
Kamilla Cardoso + Azura Stevens vs Lynx Frontcourt
Azura makes her season debut! Pair her with Kamilla and we have a DOMINANT frontcourt!
Sky Offense vs Lynx Defense (83.8 PPG Allowed)
The Lynx allow 83.8 PPG. We need Skylar Diggins and our guards to attack!
Bounce Back from Dallas Loss
Lost 99-89 to Dallas Wednesday. Fresh start today with Azura back!
Both Teams 3-2
3-2 vs 3-2. HUGE early-season game on CBS! Win and go 4-2!
What the Sky Need at Wintrust Arena
Azura Stevens Makes an Impact
First game back from injury! Give us scoring and rebounding alongside Kamilla!
Kamilla Cardoso Dominates Inside
Our star center needs to dominate the paint with Azura back!
Skylar Diggins Leads the Offense
Our free agent addition needs to lead us to victory at home!
Bounce Back from Dallas
Lost 99-89 Wednesday. Win today and go 4-2 at home on CBS!
Sky Fan Prediction: Azura’s Return Sparks Us!
Final Score: Sky 92, Lynx 85
Azura Stevens returns with 15 points and 8 rebounds! Kamilla Cardoso dominates with 20 points! Skylar Diggins adds 18!
The Lynx score 85 but Azura’s return gives us the spark we need! We WIN at Wintrust Arena!
Seven-point win. We’re 4–2! Azura is BACK and we beat the Lynx for the SECOND TIME this season!
Why Today Matters
We’re 3–2 after losing 99–89 to Dallas Wednesday (Shepard’s triple-double!). Azura Stevens makes her season debut after missing five games! The Lynx are 3–2 (2-0 on road!) but we beat them 86-79 earlier! Game on CBS and Paramount+!
Win today and we’re 4–2 with Azura back in the lineup! This is a HUGE early-season game!
Can Azura make an impact? Will Kamilla dominate? Can we bounce back from the Dallas loss?
Let’s Go Sky! Azura is BACK and we’re winning at home on CBS!
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