Believe it or not, it’s time for WNBA action to resume! The break was long for those who didn’t play in the Olympics, but for those who did participate in Paris, the grind will continue.
On Thursday, we have three games scheduled as we begin the final push towards the playoffs. The Chicago Sky host the Phoenix Mercury at 8 p.m. ET (Prime Video). At the same time, the Minnesota Lynx will be facing off against the Washington Mystics at the Target Center (ESPN 3). Lastly, the Los Angeles Sparks will face the title-contending New York Liberty inside the Crypto.com Arena at 9 p.m. ET (ESPN).
Angel Reese is playing again
The Chicago Sky (10-14) have been one of the biggest surprises this WNBA season. Angel Reese has been even better than advertised, Chennedy Carter has revitalized her career and the Sky are currently holding on to the eighth and final playoff spot.
The team on the rise will face a Phoenix Mercury (13-12) squad looking to see if they have enough firepower to make one more Finals run with Diana Taurasi and Brittney Griner. They’re not just a dynamic duo, as Kahleah Copper is a part of a “Big 3” in Phoenix. If anything, she leads the charge, averaging a team-high 23.2 points per game.
The Mercury currently sit in sixth place in the standings, but much…
