7 p.m. at Chicago • NBA TV
Lynx gameday at Chicago
The Sky scored 105 points against Minnesota in a meeting earlier this season.
August 20, 2021 at 10:57PM
Preview: Coming off back-to-back losses to Connecticut on Tuesday and Thursday, the Lynx (13-9) play their third consecutive road game before returning to Target Center for four consecutive home games. Chicago (11-11), in second place in the Eastern Conference standings, is coming off an 80-76 loss to Dallas at home on Tuesday. The Lynx and Sky are meeting for the second time this season. Chicago defeated the Lynx 105-89 at Target Center on June 15. The 105 points are the most allowed by the Lynx this season.
Players to watch: Lynx C Sylvia Fowles had 18 points and 11 rebounds Thursday for her ninth double-double of the season. She is 24-of-32 from the field in the past three games. G Crystal Dangerfield scored eight points in 12 minutes Thursday. Sky G Courtney Vandersloot leads the WNBA with 9.3 assists per game. G/F Kahleah Copper leads the Sky in scoring (14.1 points per game). F/C Candace Parker is averaging 12.4 points and 8.6 rebounds. She left Tuesday's game midway through the third quarter with an ankle injury.
Numbers: Fowles has moved into 13th place on the WNBA's all-time scoring list with 5,842 career points. Parker is in 12th place with 5,857 points .
Injuries: Lynx F Aerial Powers (thumb) is doubtful. For the Sky, Parker (ankle) is questionable.
Widely known that Minnesota sports fans are among the most suffering in the nation, this holiday season has the chance to become special, given the recent success of the Vikings, Wolves, Lynx and Wild.
