Final Injury Report for Valkyries-Sky: Will DiJonai Carrington, Aicha Coulibaly Play?
The Chicago Sky may be without multiple key players in Friday night’s game against the Golden State Valkyries.
The Chicago Sky are at home Friday night as they host the Golden State Valkyries in an interconference matchup.
Chicago enters Friday’s game with a 14-22 record after defeating the New York Liberty at home Tuesday night.
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In Tuesday’s victory over the Liberty, Natasha Cloud led the way for the Sky as she recorded 35 points, nine rebounds and six assists while Kamilla Cardoso added 17 points, 12 rebounds and four assists of her own.
The Sky will try to grab their third consecutive victory Friday as they face off against the Valkyries in a tough home matchup.
Golden State enters Friday’s contest with a 25-10 record after losing at home to the Minnesota Lynx Wednesday night.
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Janelle Salaun led the way for the Valkyries in Wednesday’s loss as she ended the game with 15 points, six rebounds and three assists off the bench while Veronica Burton recorded 14 points, four rebounds and seven assists.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Friday night’s matchup, one may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Valkyries Injury Report
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The Valkyries have only one player listed on their injury report as they have ruled out Iliana Rupert.
Golden State has ruled out Rupert as she will miss the remainder of the season due to her pregnancy.
Sky Injury Report: Will DiJonai Carrington, Aicha Coulibaly Play?
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The Sky have four players listed on their injury report, including DiJonai Carrington and Aicha Coulibaly.
Chicago has ruled out Carrington due to a left foot injury as she will miss her first game since July 22.
For Chicago’s regular season game against the Golden State Valkyries on Aug. 21st:
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DiJonai Carrington – OUT (Left Foot)
Aicha Coulibaly – QUESTIONABLE (Right Knee)
Skylar Diggins – OUT (Right Knee)#Skytown
The Sky have also ruled out Skylar Diggins as she continues to recover from a right knee injury that has sidelined her since July 7 while Rickea Jackson will miss the remainder of the season with a torn ACL.
Coulibaly has been listed as questionable due to a right knee injury and she is in danger of missing her second consecutive contest.
Fans in the Chicago and San Francisco markets can catch Friday night’s matchup between the Valkyries and Sky at 7:30 p.m. ET on ION.
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