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WNBA Injury Report and Predicted Starting Lineups Minnesota Lynx vs. Chicago Sky- Who Misses Sunday-night Encounter Between Lynx and Sky?

Let's go through the injury reports and predicted lineups for Lynx and Sky's encounter on Sunday.

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The Minnesota Lynx will host the Chicago Sky in their back-to-back game on Sunday, July 6, at home Target Center. The Lynx will head into the game on the back of a staggering 82-71 win over the Golden State Valkyries. Owing to the victory, they became the ninth team in the league to have a 10-0 start to a season at home. The Lynx are currently on a two-game winning streak with an overall record of 16-2 in the 2025 WNBA season.

The Sky, on the flip side, have suffered three losses in the last five games. With a poor 5-11 tally, they are in the 12th spot in the standings and in a dire need of victories. In their previous gameplay, they took down the Los Angeles Sparks and recorded a 92-85 win. The Lynx are leading with an average of 24.6 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game. On the other hand, Ariel Atkins leads the Sky with an average of 14.6 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game.

Minnesota Lynx vs. Chicago Sky Injury Report

As both teams aim to extend their winning streaks, let’s have a look at their injury reports and predicted starting lineups.

When: Sunday, July 6, 2025 | 7 pm ET
Venue: Target Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota
TV: The U, FDSN, and KARE 11 | Live Stream: WNBA League Pass

Minnesota Lynx’s Injuries

Karlie Samuelson: Out For Season (Foot)

The Lynx have Karlie Samuelson listed as out of action since her injury on June 29 during the gameplay against the Connecticut Sun. Samuelson will undergo a surgery and will be out of action for the remainder of the 2025 season.

Chicago Sky’s Injuries

Courtney Vandersloot: Out for Season (ACL)
Kamilla Cardoso: Out (National Duties)

The Sky have Courtney Vandersloot listed as out of action for the rest of the 2025 season due to her ACL injury she suffered last month. Kamila Cardoso, on the other hand, has been away with Brazil’s national team in the FIBA Women’s AmeriCup 2025.

Minnesota Lynx vs. Chicago Sky Predicted Starting Lineups

Minnesota Lynx- Bridget Carleton, Jessica Shepard, Napheesa Collier, Kayla McBride, Courtney Williams

Chicago Sky- Angel Reese, Elizabeth Williams, Rachel Banham, Rebecca Allen, Ariel Atkins

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