Chicago Sky vs Atlanta Dream: Predicted starting lineups and depth chart | 2024 WNBA season 

The Chicago Sky hit the road to face the Atlanta Dream on Tuesday for their fourth and final encounter of the 2024 WNBA season. The Sky are up 2-1 in their regular-season series and most recently defeated the Dream 78-69 on the road on July 9.

The upcoming matchup is a crucial one as both teams are in contention for the eighth and final spot for the WNBA playoffs with each of them having two regular season games remaining.

Chicago Sky vs Atlanta Dream: Starting lineups and depth chart

Sky's starting lineup and depth chart for Sept. 17

Sky coach Teresa Weatherspoon will likely deploy a starting lineup of Chennedy Carter (G), Lindsay Allen (G), Rachel Banham (G), Michaela Onyenwere (F) and Kamilla Cardoso (C) for the upcoming game.

Guard	Forward	Center
Chennedy Carter	Michaela Onyenwere	Kamilla Cardoso*
Lindsay Allen	Isabelle Harrison	Isabelle Harrison
Rachel Banham	Brianna Turner	Brianna Turner
Dana Evans	Kaela Davis
Moriah Jefferson

Dream's starting lineup and depth chart for Sept. 17

Meanwhile, Dream coach Tanisha Wright is expected to use a starting lineup of Allisha Gray (G), Jordin Canada (G), Rhyne Howard (F), Naz Hillmon (F) and Tina Charles (C).

Guard	Forward	Center
Allisha Gray	Rhyne Howard	Tina Charles
Jordin Canada	Naz Hillmon
Rhyne Howard	Nia Coffey
Haley Jones	Tina Charles
Maya Caldwell	Laeticia Amihere
Nia Coffey	Lorela Cubaj

Chicago Sky vs Atlanta Dream: Injury reports

Sky's injury report for Sept. 17

The Chicago Sky have five players listed on their injury report for the upcoming matchup. Kamilla Cardoso is listed as questionable and her involvement will be a game-time decision. Diamond DeShields is listed out for the game while Angel Reese, Elizabeth Williams and Nikolina Milic are out for the season.

Player	Status	Injury
Kamilla Cardoso	Questionable (GTD)	Shoulder
Diamond DeShields	Out	Ankle
Angel Reese	Out (OFS)	Wrist
Elizabeth Williams	Out (OFS)	Knee
Nikolina Milic	Out (OFS)	Personal

Dream's injury report for Sept. 17

Meanwhile, the Atlanta Dream also have five players listed on their injury report. Aerial Powers is listed out for the game while Cheyenne Parker-Tyus, Illiana Rupert, Matilde Villa and Nyadiew Puoch are out for the season.

Player	Status	Injury
Aerial Powers	Out	Calf
Cheyenne Parker-Tyus	Out (OFS)	Ankle
Illiana Rupert	Out (OFS)	Rest
Matilde Villa	Out (OFS)	Not Injury Related
Nyadiew Puoch	Out (OFS)	Not Injury Related

Chicago Sky vs Atlanta Dream: Game preview

Ahead of the contest, both teams are in a three-way tie along with the Washington Mystics at a 13-23 record. The Mystics, Sky and Dream placed eighth, ninth and 10th in WNBA standings, respectively, following their head-to-head results as a tiebreak.

Chicago has won just two of its last 10 matchups while dealing with a three-game losing streak after losing to the Phoenix Mercury 93-88 on Sunday. Rachel Banham led the Sky's losing effort in the game with 17 points, five rebounds, seven assists and one steal.

Meanwhile, Atlanta won three of its last 10 outings after defeating the Mystics 76-73 on Sunday. Tina Charles led their victory charge with her double-double performance of 20 points, 10 rebounds, three assists and two steals in the game.

How to watch Chicago Sky vs Atlanta Dream?

The game is scheduled to tip off at 7:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday at Gateway Center Arena at College Park in Atlanta. Fans in and around Chicago can watch the game on The U while Atlanta residents can catch it on Peachtree TV. The game can also be live-streamed on FuboTV or via the WNBA League Pass.