Minnesota Lynx vs. Chicago Sky: Preview, Predictions and Picks for June 30, 2024

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Jun 30, 2024 8:10 AM
The Chicago Sky, looking to bounce back from a 6-10 record, welcome the Minnesota Lynx to Wintrust Arena on Sunday, June 30, 2024 at 3:00 PM. The Lynx, currently riding high with a 13-4 record, will aim to extend their dominance as they take on the Sky, who have struggled at home with a 3-6 record. In their last outing, Sky guard Marina Mabrey impressed with a 21-point performance, setting the stage for an exciting matchup against the top-tier Lynx.
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Lynx vs Sky statistics

Stat Lynx Sky
Streak L1 L1
Last Ten Games 8-2 3-7
Points Per Game 84.7 80.1
Rebounds Per Game 35.1 35.9
Assists Per Game 24.2 19.3
Blocks Per Game 5.4 3.3
Steals Per Game 9.4 8.9
Field Goal % 45.4 42.7
Three Point % 40.0 29.9
Points Against 75.0 81.8

Chicago Sky recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
6/27/24 vs Las Vegas Aces L 95-83
6/23/24 vs Indiana Fever W 88-87
6/20/24 vs Dallas Wings W 83-72
6/16/24 @ Indiana Fever L 91-83
6/14/24 @ Washington Mystics L 83-81

Minnesota Lynx recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
6/27/24 @ Dallas Wings L 94-88
6/25/24 @ New York Liberty W 94-89
6/22/24 vs Phoenix Mercury W 73-60
6/19/24 vs Atlanta Dream W 68-55
6/17/24 vs Dallas Wings W 90-78

Lynx vs Sky predictions

Heading into the clash at the Wintrust Arena, all eyes are certainly going to be on Napheesa Collier of the Minnesota Lynx, especially given her superb averaging of 21.4 points and 10.4 rebounds. Despite her day-to-day injury status, if she hits the court, you can bet she's going to make a huge impact. Alongside her, Courtney Williams has been orchestration personified, dishing out 5.4 assists per game. Her vision and playmaking are pivotal and could very well dictate the pace and control of the game against Chicago.

Flipping over to the Chicago Sky, Marina Mabrey is clearly the torchbearer, coming off a stellar 21-point performance. Her scoring capabilities are vital, but she also plays a key role in setting up plays with an average of 4.1 assists per game. Additionally, Angel Reese's prowess on the boards, averaging 11.1 rebounds, should not be underestimated. Her ability to dominate the glass could potentially stifle the Lynx's chances on the offensive rebounds, adding a crucial edge to Chicago's gameplay.

Predicting the outcome of this intriguing matchup is challenging, but considering the current dynamics and team stats, the Minnesota Lynx seem to have the upper hand, especially if Collier is healthy enough to play. Their superior record and higher consistency in performance this season might just tip the scales in their favor against Chicago. The Sky, though, shouldn't be counted out entirely, particularly if Mabrey and Reese fire on all cylinders. It promises to be a compelling contest, but the Lynx might just edge it by a small margin.

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Lynx vs Sky game info

Venue Wintrust Arena
Location Chicago, IL
Tip-off Sun 3:00 PM

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