Published on: May 22, 2022 4:17 pm IST|Updated on: May 22, 2022 4:17 pm IST
CHI vs WAS Dream11: WNBA is my favorite league because I can relate to it as someone of average height. It embodies the current era of “positionless” basketball and there are a lot of talented athletes that have undergone strict four-year college programs while there are some others who have been international basketball faces since a young age. And to catch of some of these stars, you can watch this game between the Chicago Sky and the Washington Mystics.
The Sky has started with a two-two record and three of their four battles have been as close as it gets. In the last game, despite a late rally, the Sky lost to the Storm 71:74 as Azure Stevens compiled 18 points. On the other hand, the Mystics have started red-hot, winning five of their six games, and look like one of the deepest teams in the league. They come into this game after beating the pesky Atlanta 78:73 as Ariel Atkins notched 18 points.
Host: Washington Mystics Visitors: Chicago Sky Match Timing: 23 May, @ 12:30 AM (+05:30 UTC) Venue: Entertainment & Sports Arena
Mystics are deep, the Sky will likely be stronger with Copper’s return
The Mystics have won three games away from home and have won even without Elena Della-Donne, which means they have built a deep team. Different players have picked up their games during different junctures. The backcourt of Cloud and Atkins is strong on both ends, Hines-Allen when she is not injured has embraced a scoring, rebounding, playmaking, and defensive role whereas rookie Shakira Austin has found her groove. Hawks, Walker-Kimbrough, Machida, Burke, and Williams form a strong bench.
The Sky has done a great job of keeping it close but they sure miss Kahleah Copper who will likely return here. Vandersloot continues to drop dimes but her offense is erratic. Adding Messeman has given a strong frontline alongside Parker while Azure has been strong. But the Sky don’t look like a quick team without Copper and to inject more energy and push the offense more, they surely need her.,
Highest scorer: Elena Della-Donne: 20 Highest rebounder: Candace Parker: 8 Top assists maker: Courtney Vandersloot: 10 Score Prediction: Mystics 82 Sky 77
Washington Mystics vs Chicago Sky NBA Live, Team News and Lineups
Washington Mystics News
Mystics Expected Starting Five Slashing Wing: SF: Myisha Hines-Allen Post-Forward: PF: Elena Della-Donne Inside Presence: C: Shakira Austin High-Scoring Guard: SG: Ariel Atkins Ball-Handler: PG: Natasha Cloud
BENCH: Tianna Hawkins, Rui Machida, Shatori Walker-Kimbrough, Kennedy Burke, Elizabeth Williams
Chicago Sky News
Sky Expected Starting Five All-Around Forward: F: Candace Parker All-Around Forward: F: Emma Messeman Isolation two-way Guard: SG: Kahleah Copper Leading Playmaker: PG: Courtney Vandersloot Sharpshooting Guard: SG: Allie Quigley
BENCH: Kaela Davis, Azura Stevens, Dana Evans, Rebekah Gardner, Ruthy Hebard, Anneli Maley, Tina Krajisnik, Sparkle Taylor.
Courtney Vandersloot(CHI) Points: 11 Rebounds: 03 Assists: 12 Steals: 02 Guard Courtney is an incredible playmaker and she has been up-and-down in terms of her shooting. I believe she will be in 10-15 points and 8-12 assists range. She can be selected as a Star/Pro Player in the Dream 11 NBA Fantasy scenario. Expected Fantasy Points Range: 26-35
Elena Delle-Donne(WAS) Points: 14 Rebounds: 05 Assists: 02 Elena has been missing a few games but when she plays, her scoring and rebounding are both impactful. I expect a 16-22 points and 4-7 rebounds range. Expected Fantasy Points Range: 24-34
Emma Messeman(CHI) Points: 11 Rebounds: 07 Assists: 02 Steals: 01 Emma made 50% of her shots in the last game and she has been a significant presence on the rebounding and scoring end. I expect a 11-16 points and 6-9 rebounds range. Expected Fantasy Points Range: 22-34
Natasha Cloud(WAS) Points: 16 Rebounds: 03 Assists: 05 Steals: 01 Guard Natasha didn’t shoot well in the last game but she knows how to leave her imprints time and time again. I expect a 13-18 points and 4-7 assists range. Expected Fantasy Points Range: 23-34
Candace Parker(CHI) Points: 11 Rebounds: 09 Assists: 03 Steals: 01 Candace is an all-around player who has been effective mostly as a rebounder, scorer, and defense. I believe she will be in 12-18 points, 6-9 rebounds, and 1-3 steals range. Expected Fantasy Points Range: 19-31
Ariel Atkins(WAS) Points: 18 Rebounds: 03 Assists: 01 Blocks: 01 Steals: 01 Ariel is a superb shooter and she is an incredible scorer, making six of her ten shots in the last game. I believe she will be in 16-22 points, 4-6 rebounds, and 1-3 steals range. Expected Fantasy Points Range: 20-34
(If Stewart plays) PG: C Vandersloot(SP), N Cloud(PP) SG: A Quigley, A Atkins SF: S Walker-Kimbrough PF: E Delle-Donne C: A Stevens, S Austin
(If Stewart doesn’t play) PG: C Vandersloot(SP), N Cloud SG: A Quigley, A Atkins(PP) SF: S Walker-Kimbrough PF: C Parker C: M Hines-Allen, S Austin
Don’t you wanna watch Candace Paraker hooping against another veteran Elena Delle-Donne? You can watch this game on the WNBA League Pass where all the WNBA action can be seen. To know the scores, news, and stats, visit the official website of the WNBA.