What happened: The Chicago Sky host the Portland Fire on Wednesday at 7 PM CT, with the matchup airing on WCIU. Chicago enters at 4-14 and riding a six-game losing streak, while Portland arrives at 8-11 after a 1-1 split feel of its recent stretch and a current one-game win streak.
Why it matters: Chicago sits near the bottom of the standings and is searching for traction at home. The clubs met once earlier this season, a 98-83 Chicago result at Portland on May 9, giving the Sky something to build on against a Fire side that has been the steadier of the two over the full season.
By the numbers: Chicago Sky: 4-14, losers of six straight, averaging 83.3 points and allowing 89.8. Portland Fire: 8-11, on a one-game win streak, averaging 81.8 and allowing 88.1. Season series entering tonight: Chicago 1-0 after a 98-83 win at Portland on May 9. Chicago is listed as a 3.5-point favorite with the total set at 170.5.
What to watch: Tip-off is scheduled for 7 PM CT on WCIU. Watch whether Chicago can end its skid at home against a Portland team playing its best stretch of the season.