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The Chicago Sky were riding high after a big win over the league-leading Minnesota Lynx on Saturday, but Monday nightâs rematch took a grim turn. Their leading scorer, veteran guard Ariel Atkins, exited the game with an injury and the latest update isnât promising.
A solid eight-game stretch hit a snag Monday night after the Skyâs leading scorer and top defender left with a leg injury.
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Chicago did enter the game on a two-game winning streak, beating the Dallas Wings 87-76 on Wednesday and the Lynx 87-81 on Saturday. Bench guard Rebecca Allen led the team with 27 points (9-13 FG, 5-7 3 PT) on Wednesday, and starting guard Ariel Atkins topped the squad with 27 points (12-21 FG, 1-2 3 PT) on Saturday.
Ariel Atkins is making the switch from Unrivaled to Athletes Unlimited this offseason. The Sky guard played part of last offseason in the fledging 3-on-3 league that was developed by Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart. Now Atkins will play in Athletes Unlimited, which is returning to Nashville in February for a second straight season.
Chicago Sky guard Ariel Atkins is joining Athletes Unlimited for its 2026 season in Nashville, shifting away from the Unrivaled 3-on-3 league
It was a tough night for the Chicago Sky, who came up short in their bid for a third straight win. After beating Minnesota on Saturday at Wintrust Arena, head coach Tyler Marsh and his squad couldnât keep the momentum going Monday night against the same opponent. Chicago dropped to 7-14 with the loss.
Ariel Atkins scored 27 points, Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso each had a double-double and the Chicago Sky beat the Minnesota Lynx 87-81 on Saturday.
Ariel Atkins Foundation gives Chicago Sky star a platform to support others The guard has been in the WNBA since 2018, when she was drafted by the Washington Mystics.