Sky vs Dream predictions
When you look at the Chicago Sky roster heading into this matchup, it’s tough not to keep your eyes on Angel Reese, who’s been a monster on the boards all season. Averaging nearly 11 rebounds per game, there’s a good chance she’ll flirt with another double-double, especially if the Atlanta bigs don’t box her out early. Ariel Atkins has quietly cemented herself as Chicago’s go-to scorer, and with her steady hand, I wouldn’t be surprised to see her pushing close to 15 points if the Dream’s defense leaves her any daylight. As the primary playmaker, Atkins could rack up a few assists as well, but Chicago will need other contributors to step up if they want to break their rough patch on the road.
Meanwhile in Atlanta, Allisha Gray keeps giving opposing defenses headaches with her smooth, confident scoring. She’s been putting up 20 a night like it’s nothing, so it’s not hard to envision her leading the charge again from the jump. Rhyne Howard will be one to watch too—not just for her ability to find open teammates, but for those moments where she takes over stretches with her court vision and shot-making. And then there’s Brionna Jones, who’s such a steady presence on the glass for the Dream. If she owns the paint and controls the boards, Atlanta’s offense is going to have plenty of chances to pull ahead early.
All things considered, Atlanta has some major momentum coming into this one, riding a killer home win streak and looking sharp all-around. The Sky definitely have potential to make it interesting, especially if Reese and Atkins hit their stride, but with the Dream so strong at the Gateway Center and Gray running hot, it feels like Atlanta has the inside track to keep their streak alive. If Chicago can clamp down defensively and force turnovers, maybe they can shake things up—otherwise, expect Atlanta to be celebrating another home victory when the final buzzer sounds.
