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The Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky are set to clash in a Commissioner's Cup showdown at the United Center on Friday. This marks the second meeting between the two Eastern Conference rivals this season. In their first encounter, Caitlin Clark led the Fever to a dominant 93-58 victory.
Entering the game, the Fever hold a 3-4 record and currently sit third in the Eastern Conference standings. Meanwhile, the Sky are 2-4 and rank sixth in the East after six games.
Indiana snapped a three-game losing skid with a win over the Washington Mystics in their last outing. A key factor in that victory was their improved ball control, committing just eight turnovers. Maintaining that level of discipline will be crucial once again on Friday.
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The Fever also impressed from beyond the arc, shooting 39.3% from 3-point range despite missing stars Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham. Repeating that perimeter efficiency could be pivotal in securing back-to-back wins. The franchise is shooting just 34.7% from beyond the arc this season.
Chicago, on the other hand, has struggled with shooting consistency this season. The Sky rank near the bottom of the league in both field goal percentage (40.9%) and 3-point accuracy (30.6%), areas they’ll need to improve significantly if they hope to pose a serious threat to Indiana.
Indiana Fever vs Chicago Sky injury reports for June 7
Indiana Fever injury report
The Fever will be without two key players for their high-profile matchup as both Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham have been ruled out due to injuries. Clark continues to recover from a left quad strain, while Cunningham is sidelined with a right ankle sprain.
Chicago Sky injury report
The Sky have just one player listed on the injury report ahead of Saturday's clash with the Fever. Guard Moriah Jefferson will be sidelined due to a lower leg injury and is unavailable for the game.
Indiana Fever vs Chicago Sky Starting Lineups and Depth Chart for June 7
Indiana Fever Starting Lineups and Depth Chart
The Fever are expected to start Kelsey Mitchell, Lexie Hull, Natasha Howard, Sydney Colson and Aliyah Boston in Saturday's matchup.
Chicago Sky Starting Lineups and Depth Chart
The Sky’s projected starting lineup includes Courtney Vandersloot, Angel Reese, Kamilla Cardoso, Ariel Atkins and Kia Nurse.
