One day removed from recording a career-low two rebounds, Reese was back to her usual self on the backboards Sunday afternoon. Her 19 rebounds, 17 of which were of the defensive variety, were a season-high, and the second-year forward also recorded four “stocks.” While Reese shot below 30 percent from the field on Sunday, field goal percentage is not a scoring category in standard ESPN fantasy leagues. Her percentage for the season is close to the 39.1 percent clip she shot as a rookie; that’s an area where Reese will need to improve. However, between the rebounding, defense and improving playmaking, there’s also a lot to like about the Sky forward’s skill set.

After starting the first half shooting 2-for-13, Wilson found her efficiency in the second half. Her inefficiency in the first half was a combination of shots not going down in her usual spots coupled with Wilson not opting to pass the ball when the Fever had a crowd around her. But then in the second half, Wilson scored 75% of her total points off of four Jackie Young assists. Young found Wilson not only in her spots but also then on the move. Half of Wilson’s total field goals came on Young assists. Wilson got more intentional getting to the line in the fourth quarter, taking half of her total free throws in the final frame.

Limited to 13 points in Friday’s win over the Mystics, Howard was more effective as a scorer in Atlanta’s final game of the week. She’s scored at least 20 points in five games this season, and Sunday’s performance was a step in the right direction after Howard endured a three-game slump. In Atlanta’s previous three outings, the 6-foot-2 guard shot a combined 11-of-39 from the field. While Howard came up big in crunch time on Friday, she was more impactful from the start against the Sky, shooting 3-of-5 from the field in the first quarter. Under first-year head coach Karl Smesko, the Dream have been a positive surprise thus far, with the entire rotation playing with offensive freedom.

Already without Jonquel Jones (ankle) and Leonie Fiebich (national team commitment), the Liberty will not have Ionescu available for Sunday’s game. According to Liberty coach Sandy Brondello, the guard “woke up with a crick in her neck,” so she will not play. Ionescu’s absence leaves a significant hole in the starting lineup, with Marine Johannes being the player most likely to fill the void.

With Napheesa Collier (back) sidelined, the Lynx needed their remaining starters to step forward on Saturday. To say McBride answered the call would be an understatement. One week removed from shooting 0-of-7 from three in a win over Los Angeles, she was 5-of-7 in Saturday’s rematch. McBride was especially hot during the fourth quarter, scoring 15 points on 5-of-6 shooting from the field. She only played five minutes and 42 seconds in the period, turning what was a competitive game into a laugher that the Lynx won by 16.

Jones sprained her right ankle during the second quarter of Thursday’s loss to the Mercury, the second time this season she has suffered that particular injury. While she’s avoided a long-term injury, the Liberty announced Saturday that the veteran center will be out for at least 4-6 weeks. Nyara Sabally was Jones’ replacement in the starting lineup for two games earlier in June and stands to take on that responsibility moving forward. Isabelle Harrison may figure more prominently in the rotation as well, but Sabally is the player fantasy managers should target.

Injured during the third quarter of Tuesday’s win over the Aces, Collier will not play on Saturday night. She has been replaced in the starting lineup by Maria Kliundikova, whose inclusion means Alanna Smith will shift to the four.

Copper had her highest scoring offensive performance since returning to play on June 15 from a knee injury and subsequent surgery. As she works back into the flow of the Mercury offense, it was a encouraging sign to see Copper make some baskets from deep in addition to successfully putting pressure on the rim, which is her bread and butter. Copper has always been a true two-way wing and she was able to force the Sky into five of their 20 total turnovers. Copper made the extra pass at the appropriate moments, kicking out to spots on the floor where the Sky defense was sleeping.

Chicago decided to establish Cardoso early in the first quarter and then again in the second getting her looks in single coverage on the block and then having her score at the rim on pick-and-roll actions. She was the most reliable source of offense for the Sky before the game got completely out of hand in the third quarter. She hit a 17-foot right corner jumper in the second quarter, which begs the question can Cardoso continue to grow when it comes to spacing the floor? The more and more she can stretch, even if it’s not out at the three-point line, will help the Sky get easier looks inside from other players.