Scouting: Sky @ Dream

Posted June 22, 2009 11:00 pm

By Patricia Babcock McGraw

Chicago Sky (3-3) at Atlanta Dream (3-3)

When: 11 a.m.

Where: Philips Arena

Recent results: On Saturday, the Sky lost to the Washington Mystics 81-72; on Sunday, the Dream lost to the New York Liberty 93-81.

Skinny: The Sky started a three-game winning streak with a home-opener victory over Atlanta on June 12. But the Sky is on a different kind of streak after losing its last two games, both on the road. The Sky frittered away a 10-point halftime lead Saturday at Washington. The Mystics outscored the Sky 52-33 in the second half thanks in part to 85 percent free-throw shooting. The Sky hit just 50 percent of its free throws. Guard Jia Perkins led the Sky with 15 points, and reserve guard Kristi Toliver scored 13 points off the bench. Perkins boasts a team-best 17.2 scoring average. The Dream gets a team-leading 14.5 points and 8.3 rebounds from 6-foot-4 forward Sancho Lyttle. Chamique Holdsclaw is at 14 ppg.

Next: Washington Mystics, at the UIC Pavilion, 7 p.m. Saturday

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