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WNBA Injury Report and and Predicted Starting Lineups Minnesota Lynx vs. Chicago Sky: Confirmed Absentees for Tuesday Night Encounter

With a 20-4 record in the regular season, the Lynx are currently the best team in the WNBA 2025 season.

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Minnesota Lynx and Chicago Sky will lock horns for the fourth time this month as the WNBA action is back after the 2025 All-Star. The Lynx take the 2-1 lead in their regular-season series and their only loss came last week in away encounter. As the playoff race heats up, both teams would look to resume the season on a winning note.

The Lynx are pumped up after a rocking start to the season. However, they had a roller-coaster ride in the previous one month including a defeat in the Commissioner’s Cup championship game against the Fever. Minnesota started the four-game homestand with a 79-66 victory over the Mercury. With a 20-4 record in the regular season, the Lynx are currently the best team in the WNBA 2025 season.

THE CHICAGO SKY DEFEAT THE #1 MINNESOTA LYNX 87-81 AT HOME 🔥

Ariel Atkins led the way with 27 PTS followed by double-double performances by Angel Reese (19 PTS, 11 REB) and Kamilla Cardoso (17 PTS, 15 REB)#WelcometotheW pic.twitter.com/bqi92u64Cs
— WNBA (@WNBA) July 12, 2025

Chicago Sky enter the fixture with a disappointing 86-49 loss to the Dream. It remains their second lowest scoring game in the franchise history. Chicago have posted a 7-15 record, including a 3-9 record on road matchups. The Sky are also one of the teams who managed to get a victory over Lynx this season. Angel Reese and Co. need a consistency to crack the playoffs.

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

Minnesota Lynx vs. Chicago Sky Injury Report

When: Tuesday, July 22, 2025 | 8:00 pm ET
Venue: Target Center, Minneapolis
TV: FanDuel Sports Network – North, The U, WCIU | Live Stream: WNBA League Pass

Minnesota Lynx Injury Report

Karlie Samuelson: Out

Minnesota Lynx have listed only one player on the injury report for Tuesday’s home game. Karlie Samuelson is out for the remainder of the season due to left foot surgery.

Chicago Sky Injury Report

Ariel Atkins: Out
Michaela Onyenwere: Out
Courtney Vandersloot: Out

Chicago Sky have listed three players on their injury report ahead of the trip to Minneapolis. Ariel Atkins (leg) and Michaela Onyenwere (knee) have been ruled out from the Tuesday’s encounter.

The Chicago Sky will be without Ariel Atkins and Michaela Onyenwere in tomorrow's game against the Minnesota Lynx. pic.twitter.com/0MxqDFDG3g
— I talk hoops 🏀 (@trendyhoopstars) July 21, 2025

Courtney Vandersloot remains sidelined as she had successful ACL surgery last month.

Minnesota Lynx vs. Chicago Sky Predicted Starting Lineup

Minnesota Lynx: Kayla McBride, Courtney Williams, Napheesa Collier, Alanna Smith, Bridget Carleton

Chicago Sky: Rachel Banham, Elizabeth Williams, Michaela Onyenwere, Angel Reese, Kamilla Cardoso

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A native of Jaipur, Rajasthan, journalist, and a complete soccer and basketball fan, he found the huge interest with basketball by watching videos of Allen Iverson and Tony Parker, but fell head over heels in love with the sport during the Warriors’ championship era (2015-2018). A sports game addict since his late PS1, he’s also passionate about the Eagles, Inter Miami and the Fever. He’s fortunate to have seen all his favorite teams win championships. He also has a special love for cricket and football (soccer), where he is a fan of Royal Challengers Bangalore and Barcelona.