The Chicago Sky hit the road to face the Minnesota Lynx on Friday for their third and final encounter of the 2024 WNBA season. The Lynx are 2-0 in their regular-season series and most recently defeated the Sky 79-74 on the road on Sept. 1.
Chicago Sky vs Minnesota Lynx: Starting Lineups and Depth Chart
Sky Starting Lineup and Depth Chart for Sept. 13
Sky coach Teresa Weatherspoon is expected to use a starting lineup of Chennedy Carter (G), Lindsay Allen (G), Michaela Onyenwere (F), Isabelle Harrison (F) and Kamilla Cardoso (C) for the upcoming game.
Lynx Starting Lineup and Depth Chart for Sept. 13
Meanwhile, Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve will likely deploy a starting lineup of Kayla McBride (G), Courtney Williams (G), Napheesa Collier (G), Bridget Carleton (F) and Alanna Smith (C).
Chicago Sky vs Minnesota Lynx: Injury reports
Sky injury report for Sept. 13
The Chicago Sky have four players listed on their injury report for the upcoming matchup. Diamond DeShields is listed out for the game while Angel Reese, Elizabeth Williams, and Nikolina Milic are out for the season.
Lynx injury report for Sept. 13
Meanwhile, the Minnesota Lynx have two players on their injury report. Dorkha Juhasz is listed as questionable and her participation will be a game-time decision. Meanwhile, Jessica Shepard is listed out for the season.
Chicago Sky vs Minnesota Lynx: Game Preview
Ahead of the contest, the Sky are eighth in the overall WNBA standings with a 13-23 record. They have won just two of their last 10 matchups after being handed a blowout 89-58 loss against the Washington Mystics on Wednesday. Kamilla Cardoso led the Sky's losing effort in the game with 13 points, eight rebounds, three assists and a block.
Meanwhile, the Lynx are second in the overall standings with a 27-9 record, having won nine of their last 10 outings. They are riding a four-game winning streak after defeating the Atlanta Dream 76-64 on Tuesday. Napheesa Collier led the Lynx's victory charge with 14 points, eight rebounds, four assists, two steals and two blocks in the game.
While Minnesota has already clinched its spot in the WNBA playoffs, Chicago is in tight contention for the last available spot. Having just four games remaining in the regular season, the Sky must secure a series of wins to solidify their place in the postseason.
How to watch Chicago Sky vs Minnesota Lynx?
The Sky-Lynx game is scheduled to tip off at 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday at Target Center in Minneapolis. The contest will be nationally aired on ION and can be live-streamed on FuboTV or via the WNBA League Pass.