Sky vs. Atlanta Preview

Mon, Jul 20, 2015, 3:17 AM

The Chicago Sky (10-6) will host the Atlanta Dream (7-9) Tuesday night in the Sky’s final game before All- Star weekend.

The Sky holds an overall record of 18-13 vs. the Dream and are 1-1 against them so far this season. The two teams met first on June 19 in Atlanta. The Sky lost in the final seconds as Angel McCoughtry hit a buzzer beater to win the game for the Dream 75-74. McCoughtry finished the game with 18 points and eight rebounds. Elena Delle Donne led the Sky with 26 points and 10 rebounds, while Courtney Vandersloot added 18 points.

Just a few days later, the Sky and Dream played again on June 24 at Allstate Arena. Chicago and Atlanta battled all game long, but it was the Sky who came away with a 100-96 overtime win. Atlanta’s McCoughtry had 34 points, 10 rebounds, and six assists, but that wasn’t enough to stop Chicago. Delle Donne led the Sky with a career-high 45 points and six blocks. Cappie Pondexter, Allie Quigley, and Courtney Vandersloot all scored in double-figures, helping the Sky even the season series 1-1.

The Sky is coming off hot offensive performances by Delle Donne, Vandersloot, and Allie Quigley. Delle Donne scored 29 points against the San Antonio Stars Sunday night and grabbed 13 rebounds to record her ninth double-double. She leads the league in double-doubles for the season. Quigley scored 15 points off the bench and Vandersloot added 14 points and eight assists to help lead the Sky past San Antonio. Chicago won 93-82.

Chicago looks to get another win over the Dream at Allstate Arena Tuesday night. Tip-off is set for 7:00 p.m. CT. Come help cheer on the Sky to victory by calling 866.SKY.WNBA to purchase tickets!