'%20x='0'%20y='0'%20height='100%25'%20width='100%25'%20%0A%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20xlink%3Ahref='data:image/jpg;base64,/9j/2wBDAAYEBQYFBAYGBQYHBwYIChAKCgkJChQODwwQFxQYGBcUFhYaHSUfGhsjHBYWICwgIyYnKSopGR8tMC0oMCUoKSj/2wBDAQcHBwoIChMKChMoGhYaKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCj/wgARCAAHAAoDASIAAhEBAxEB/8QAFQABAQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAX/xAAUAQEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAE/9oADAMBAAIQAxAAAACJGCJ//8QAHhAAAgEFAAMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAQIDAAQFBxIRIZL/2gAIAQEAAT8Ag1xk4zLDMthNFKvPZVQ6Hj0wIWn1XmOz5u7D5r//xAAXEQADAQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABAgMA/9oACAECAQE/AJ3did//xAAXEQADAQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAQID/9oACAEDAQE/ALzlJH//2Q=='%3E%3C/image%3E%3C/svg%3E)
The Connecticut Sun host the Chicago Sky on Thursday, Aug. 19 for their final game of the regular season at Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut, with tipoff set for 7 p.m. ET. While the Sun have already clinched their spot in the playoffs, the Sky need to win on Thursday to stand a chance of securing the final playoff berth.
Where to watch Chicago Sky vs Connecticut Sun?
Chicago residents can watch the game on The U, while fans in and around Connecticut can catch it on NBCS-BOS. Apart from airing on the regional networks, the contest can also be live-streamed on FuboTV or via the WNBA League Pass.
Chicago Sky vs Connecticut Sun: Game Preview
Ahead of the game, the Sun are 3-0 in their regular-season series and look to sweep the Sky to close out the regular season. Meanwhile, the Sky looks to keep alive their hopes of reaching the playoffs.
Trending
The Sun(27-12) are third in the WNBA standings and have won five of their last 10 games. They are dealing with a two-game losing streak after losing 78-76 to the Minnesota Lynx on Tuesday. Alyssa Thomas led the Sun's losing effort in the game with her double-double performance of 18 points, 10 assists, eight rebounds, and two steals.
Meanwhile, Chicago are tied with the Washington Mystics with a 13-26 record and are tenth in the league while the Mystics are ninth due to head-to-head tiebreak. They are in tight three-way contention for the final playoff spot with the Atlanta Dream who have a 14-25 record.
The Sky have only won two of their last 10 outings and are dealing with a four-game losing streak after falling 86-70 to the Dream on Tuesday. Isabelle Harrison led their losing effort with her double-double stat line of 13 points, 11 rebounds, one assist, and a block.
Chicago Sky vs Connecticut Sun: Injury Reports and Starting lineups
Sky Injury Report and Starting Lineup
Ahead of the matchup, the Chicago Sky have an injury-riddled roster with six players listed on their injury report. Kamilla Cardoso and Chennedy Carter are listed as questionable and their participation 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.
Coach Teresa Witherspoon will likely deploy a starting lineup of Lindsay Allen (G), Rachel Banham (G), Chennedy Carter (F), Michaela Onyenwere (F) and Brianna Turner (C).
Sun Injury Report and Starting Lineup
Meanwhile, the Connecticut Sun have three players listed on their injury report. Tiffany Mitchell will miss the game, while Leila Lacan and Abbey Hsu are out for the season.
Coach Stephanie White is expected to start DiJonai Carrington (G), Tyasha Harris (G), DeWanna Bonner (G), Alyssa Thomas (F) and Brionna Jones (C).
