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WNBA Injury Report Atlanta Dream vs. Chicago Sky: Who’s In, Who’s Out for the Crucial Sunday Clash

Atlanta Dream are on their best WNBA start since 2014.

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Riding on a 9-4 start, the Atlanta Dream will host the Chicago Sky in Sunday’s high-voltage encounter in the Eastern Conference. The Dream is currently standing second in the table and won four of last five games, the only loss came against Liberty. With 9-4 record through 13 games, Atlanta are on their best start since 2014.

Atlanta Dream enter the fixture with a narrow 92-91 win against the Mystics. Despite a 31-20 scoring edge in the fourth quarter, Washington fell short of just one point. All five starters recorded in double figures for Atlanta in previous victory. It has been a dominating start for Dream under the new coach Karl Smesko. Atlanta went 5-1 in the home matchups and they are currently the second-best team in the East, behind New York Liberty.

The @atlantadream escaped with a 92-91 victory over the Mystics! Allisha Gray led the way with 18 PTS 🔥

At 9-4, this marks the Dream's best start through 14 games since 2014! pic.twitter.com/nqOnEw1LR9
— WNBA (@WNBA) June 21, 2025

On the other hand, Chicago Sky failed to remain consistent in the 2025 WNBA season. After securing back-to-back victories, Chicago went 1-5 in next six games. Angel Reese and Co. are 11th in the WNBA standings and lack of consistency is making their season miserable. The Sky suffered an 88-70 loss when they last played against the Dream. It was Rhyne Howard, who dropped a 36-point performance in Atlanta’s home victory.

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Ahead of the crucial clash between Dream and Sky, let’s break down the injury report and starting lineup for both teams.

Atlanta Dream vs. Chicago Sky Injury Report

Time: Sunday, June 22, 2025, 3:00 p.m. ET
Venue: The Gateway Center Arena @ College Park, Atlanta
TV: CBS | Live Streaming: WNBA League Pass, Paramount+

Atlanta Dream Injury Report

None

Atlanta Dream will have a healthy roster for Sunday’s home matchup. Karl Smesko will field the same starting lineup against the Chicago Sky.

Chicago Sky Injury Report

Moriah Jefferson: Questionable
Courtney Vandersloot: Out

Chicago Sky have listed two players on their injury report for Sunday’s crucial encounter. Moriah Jefferson’s status has been upgraded and she is listed as questionable. Courtney Vandersloot remains out for the entire season due to ACL injury.

BREAKING: Courtney Vandersloot has torn her right ACL and will miss the remainder of the 2025 WNBA season, the Chicago Sky announced. pic.twitter.com/8qH2Ropb6k
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) June 8, 2025

Ajsa Sivka, the No. 10 pick in the 2025 WNBA draft, is off the injury report after being out due to the national duty for Euro Basket.

Atlanta Dream vs. Chicago Sky Starting Predicted Lineups

Atlanta Dream: Brittney Griner, Rhyne Howard, Brionna Jones, Allisha Gray, Jordin Canada

Chicago Sky: Rachel Banham, Kia Nurse, Ariel Atkins, Angel Reese, Kamilla Cardoso

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