The Seattle Storm host the Chicago Sky on Friday for their second encounter of the season and the first of the back-to-back games scheduled between the teams. Their previous matchup was on May 28 and concluded with the Storm securing a 77-68 victory on the road.
Ahead of the contest, the Sky are tied with Atlanta Dream for the seventh spot in the WNBA standings with a 7-11 record. They have won four of their last 10 games after defeating the Dream 85-77 on Tuesday. Angel Reese led the Sky's victory charge with her double-double performance of 12 points, 19 rebounds, three assists and two blocks.
Meanwhile, the Storm are fourth in the standings with a 13-6 record and have won seven of their last 10 matchups. They are riding a four-game winning streak after their 95-71 victory against the Dallas Wings on Monday. Jewell Loyd led the Storm's winning effort in the game with 26 points, three rebounds, three assists and three steals.
Chicago Sky vs. Seattle Storm: Starting Lineups and Depth Chart
Sky Starting Lineup and Depth Chart for July 5
Sky coach Teresa Weatherspoon is expected to use a starting lineup of Lindsay Allen (G), Chennedy Carter (G), Marina Mabrey (F), Angel Reese (F) and Kamilla Cardoso (C) for the matchup.
Storm Starting Lineup and Depth Chart for July 5
Meanwhile, Storm coach Noelle Quinn will likely deploy a starting lineup of Jewell Loyd (G), Skylar Diggins-Smith (G), Nneka Ogwumike (F), Jordan Horston (F) and Ezi Magbegor (C).
Chicago Sky vs. Seattle Storm: Injury reports
Sky injury report for July 5
The Chicago Sky's injury report has Nikolina Milic and Elizabeth Williams listed as out for the upcoming game.
Storm injury report for July 5
Meanwhile, the Seattle Storm only have Mackenzie Holmes listed as out for the season on their injury report.
How to watch Chicago Sky vs. Seattle Storm?
The Sky vs. Storm game is scheduled to tipoff at 10 p.m. ET on Friday at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. The matchup will be nationally televised on ION and is also available to be livestreamed on FuboTV or via the WNBA League Pass.