Atlanta faces Chicago, looking to end four-game losing streak

IN BRIEF: The Atlanta Dream enter the match against Chicago Sky having lost four straight games.

The Sky are 4-7 in conference play. Chicago leads the Eastern Conference with 36.4 rebounds per game, led by Angel Reese with an 11.9 average.

The Dream are 3-9 against Eastern Conference opponents. Atlanta is third in the Eastern Conference, allowing 81.0 points while holding opponents to 42.9 percent shooting.

Chicago’s average of 4.4 three-pointers made per game is 4.0 fewer shots than Atlanta’s 8.4 shots allowed per game. Atlanta’s 41.2 percent shooting this season is 2.5 percentage points lower than Chicago has allowed its opponents (43.7 percent).

The two teams are meeting for the third time this season. The Sky won 85-77 in the last meeting on July 2.

TOP PERFORMERS: Reese is shooting 41.8 percent and averaging 14.1 points for the Sky.

Allisha Gray is averaging 16.1 points for the Dream.

LAST 10 GAMES: Sky: 4-6, averaging 79.9 points, 36.3 rebounds, 19.4 assists, 7.2 steals and 3.8 blocks per game on a 43.2% shooting percentage. Their opponents are averaging 82.6 points per game.

Dream: 2-8, averaging 75.9 points, 35.2 rebounds, 19.7 assists, 6.3 steals and 3.9 blocks per game on a 42.2% shooting percentage. Their opponents are averaging 82.5 points.

INJURIES: Sky: Elizabeth Williams: out for the season (meniscus).

Dream: Rhyne Howard: out (ankle), Jordin Canada: out (finger).

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.