The Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever are set to face off for the final time in the 2025 WNBA season at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Fever have dominated the season series, winning all four previous games.

Injuries have plagued both teams, particularly their star players. Caitlin Clark has been ruled out for the season, while Angel Reese is serving a league suspension. The Sky will be without Angel Reese and Hailey Van Lith for Friday’s game.

The Sky have struggled this season, achieving only 10 wins in 40 games. Injuries, lack of depth, and player inconsistency have hindered their growth. The Fever, despite being talented on paper, have been derailed by injuries to key players, including Clark, Sophie Cunningham, Sydney Colson, Aari McDonald, and Chloe Bibby.

The predicted starting lineups for the game are:

Chicago Sky: Ariel Atkins, Rachel Banham, Sevgi Uzun, Kamilla Cardoso, and Elizabeth Williams.
Indiana Fever: Odyssey Sims, Kelsey Mitchell, Lexie Hull, Natasha Howard, and Aliyah Boston.

Oddsmakers favor the Fever, with a -12.5-point spread and a -850 money line. The Fever are expected to sweep their Eastern Conference rivals in 2025. Key players to watch include Kamilla Cardoso, who is favored to grab over 9.5 rebounds, and Kelsey Mitchell, who is expected to score over 19.5 points.

The game is significant as it marks the final meeting between the two teams in the 2025 WNBA season. The outcome will have implications for the teams’ standings and momentum heading into the remainder of the season. With both teams dealing with injuries and adversity, the game is expected to be a challenging encounter.