LVA vs CHI Dream11: The WNBA is steadily heading towards the Playoffs window and we have already seen some head-spinning developments. Tina Charles left the Storm and Liz Cambage left Sparks in the middle, making it such an unpredictable league. This unpredictable league only makes it more interesting and things can’t be more thrilling when the two of the best teams the Las Vegas Aces and the Chicago Sky will clash here.
The Aces have won 20 out of the 28 games which is rather a bit low considering they started with 13 wins and 2 losses. They have once again gotten in the groove, winning five out of the last six games, and come into this game after defeating the Sparks 84:66 as Kelsey Plum clicked for 29 points.
The Sky has been the best team in the league, admirably backing up their championship season with an impressive 21 wins and seven losses record. Their six-game winning streak was broken by the Liberty 80:83 despite 21 points and 11 rebounds night by Candace Parker.
The Sky beat the Aces 104:95 in their last meeting as the Sky erased a 25-point deficit.
Host: Chicago Sky
Visitors: Las Vegas Aces
Match Timing: 27 July, @ 06:00 AM (+05:30 UTC)
Venue: Wintrust Arena
Aces have got their mojo back
After a 13-2 start, the Aces were in a lean phase where they lost five out of the seven games. However, they have done a great job to recover and one of the main reasons and this is a team that has a classic run and gun, being number one in points and pace. Defense isn’t a strong suit but they can do a wonderful job of overwhelming opponents with a terrific brand of basketball.
The duo of Kelsey Plum and A’ja Wilson has been an MVP-level one and it is tough to decide which one of the two can win the award. The combination of Chelsea Gray, Jackie Young, and Dearica Hamby, brings a distinct flavor but the bench is surely one of the weakest.
Sky is multi-dimensional
The Sky is perhaps the most versatile team in the league. The team has the second-best scoring in the league and the fourth-best defensive rating, limiting teams to the least three-pointers in the league. Chicago also shoots the best percentage in the league and that signifies their experience and shot selection.
For a team that has won the championship with a sturdy core of Candace Parker, Courtney Vandersloot, Allie Quigley, Azure Stevens, and Kahleah Copper, when you add an all-around threat like Emma Messeman and an impressive rookie bench player Rebekah Gardner, the results are obviously going to be impressive. Back-to-back champions?
Highest scorer: Kelsey Plum: 28
Highest rebounder: Candace Parker: 10
Top assists maker: Chelsea Gray: 9
Score Prediction: Sky: 86 Aces: 82
Las Vegas Aces Teams News:
Aces Expected Starting Five
Two-Way Star Forward: PF: A’ja Wilson
Athletic Rebounding Forward: F: Dearica Hamby
Veteran Playmaking Guard: PG: Chelsea Gray
Sharp-Shooting Playmaking Guard: PG: Kelsey Plum
Athletic All-Around Guard: SG: Jackie Young
BENCH: Kiah Stokes, Riquna Williams, Theresa Plaisance, Sydney Colson, Aisha Sheppard, Kierstan Bell.
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: Azura Stevens, Dana Evans, Rebekah Gardner, Ruthy Hebard, Li Yueru, Jullie Allemand
Candace Parker(CHI)
Points: 21
Rebounds: 11
Assists: 03
Steals: 02
Parker is having another MVP-level season and she keeps on dazzling with her incredible play on nightly basis on both ends. The elite scorer, rebounder, and defender can be in 18-24 points, 9-13 rebounds, and 1-3 steals/blocks range.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 31-42
Kelsey Plum(LVA)
Points: 29
Rebounds: 05
Assists: 02
Steals: 01
Kelsey has shown that she is one of the best players in the league and her inside-outisde game both are a pleasure to watch. I believe she will be in 21-28 points and 3-6 assists range. She can be selected as a Star/Pro Player in the Dream 11 Prediction scenario.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 33-46
Kahleah Copper(CHI)
Points: 17
Rebounds: 07
Assists: 02
Steals: 01
Guard Copper is an elite scorer who has also developed an incredible all-around around game especially as a defender and rebounder. I believe she will be in 14-19 points and 4-8 rebounds range.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 22-33
A’ja Wilson(LVA)
Points: 24
Rebounds: 06
Assists: 04
Blocks: 02
Steals: 02
Wilson just won the Player of the Week award and she is having yet another profound season, playing her best ball since the midseason window. I believe she will be in 21-26 points, 7-10 rebounds, and 1-3 blocks/steals range.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 40-50
Emma Messeman(CHI)
Points: 08
Rebounds: 04
Assists: 02
Steals: 01
Forward Emma has been having a profound impact and her shot-selection has been the most impressive thing about her. I believe she will be in 13-18 points, 6-9 rebounds, and 3-5 assists range.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 20-31
Jackie Young(LVA)
Points: 11
Rebounds: 09
Assists: 06
Young is having a breakthrough season but her production has been a tad leaner since an injury around the midseason. I believe she will be in 16-21 points, 4-7 rebounds, and 4-7 assists range.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 25-35
(Recommended)
PG: K Plum(SP), R Gardner
SG: C Gray, R Williams
SF: K Copper, J Allemand
PF: D Hamby
C: A Wilson(PP)
(Alternate)
PG: K Plum(PP), R Gardner
SG: A Quigley, C Gray
SF: K Copper
PF: D Hamby
C: C Parker(SP), K Stokes
Do you wanna watch Kahleah Copper take on A’ja Wilson as the Aces take on the Sky? You can catch this brilliant battle on the WNBA League Pass, a place for all the live games and their replays if you can’t watch the game. To view the highlights, go to the official YouTube channel of the WNBA. To learn the scores, news, and stats, visit the official website of the WNBA.
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