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Following a thrilling win against the Indiana Fever, coach Teresa Weatherspoon’s Chicago Sky team returns to WNBA action in high spirits as they take on defending champions Las Vegas Aces at Wintrust Arena. Thursday’s clash will definitely be used as a statement of intent by Angel Reese & Co., especially if they manage to end the two-year-win drought against the Aces.
The last time the Sky defeated the Aces was on June 22, 2022, with a scoreline of 104-95.
Results may have been hot and cold so far, but coach Becky Hammon’s team, with eight wins and six defeats, hit the ground running when it mattered. This was evident during an 85-74 win against Eastern Conference rival Connecticut Sun, where A'ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum led the charge with a combined score of 46 points.
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The Sky also endured a topsy-turvy season with six wins and nine losses. There is definitely room for improvement, but the stunning 88-87 victory against Indian Fever gives Sky fans great optimism for what may be a challenging season ahead.
Las Vegas Aces vs. Chicago Sky: Injury reports
Las Vegas Aces injury reports for June 27
Not much to report from the Aces camp, Kierstan Bell is still out with his foot injury. Tiffany Hayes has taken Alysha Clark's spot in the starting lineup. While Chelsea Gray's return after a two-game absence has been positive, it's impacted Plum and Young's assist numbers. With Gray playing well, expect her to start again.
Chicago Sky injury reports for June 27
For the Chicago outfit, Elizabeth Williams is still out with a meniscus injury, while guard Diamond DeShields has been listed as probable.
Las Vegas Aces vs. Chicago Sky: Starting lineups and depth charts
Las Vegas Aces starting lineup and depth chart
With Chelsea Gray returning to the lineup, the Aces will have a strong starting lineup of Kelsey Plum, Kiah Stokes, A'ja Wilson and Alysha Clark against the Sky.
Chicago Sky starting lineups and depth charts
Chicago coach Teresa Weatherspoon is likely to counter with a starting lineup featuring Marina Mabrey, Dana Evans, Diamond DeShields (assuming she's healthy enough to play), Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso.
Las Vegas Aces vs. Chicago Sky: Key clashes
In terms of key battles, one to watch out for will involve reigning WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson and Sky rookie Angel Reese. The experienced Wilson has been with the Aces for nearly six years now, and the 6-foot-4 center will know that she has to be at her best to keep Reese from the board.
With an impressive stat line of 13.2 points, 11.1 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game this season, it’s going to be key that she is kept quiet if the Aces are to come away with the victory.
