Ariel Atkins, Angel Reese lead Chicago Sky to victory over Minnesota Lynx

Sky secure seventh win of season at Wintrust Arena

Chicago Sky defeated the Minnesota Lynx 87–81 in a WNBA regular season game played at Wintrust Arena. The win improved the Sky’s season record to 7–13, while the Lynx dropped to 18–4.

Chicago led early, taking a 29–23 advantage in the first quarter and extending the lead to 57–44 by halftime. Despite a strong third quarter push by Minnesota, the Sky maintained control in the final stretch. Ariel Atkins led all Sky players with 27 points, while Angel Reese posted a double-double with 19 points and 11 rebounds. Kamilla Cardoso also contributed significantly, recording 17 points and 15 rebounds.


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Additional support came from Elizabeth Williams, who added 8 points and 2 assists in 12 minutes. Rebecca Allen recorded 3 rebounds and 3 assists. Kia Nurse had 3 rebounds, while several other players, including Moriah Jefferson, Hailey Van Lith, Courtney Vandersloot, and Maddy Westbeld, registered minutes but no significant stats.

Collier leads Lynx in scoring in tight loss

For the Minnesota Lynx, Napheesa Collier recorded a team-high 23 points along with 5 rebounds and 5 assists in 29 minutes. Courtney Williams nearly completed a triple-double, finishing with 9 points, 8 assists, and 7 rebounds. Kayla McBride scored 14 points in 25 minutes.

Alanna Smith added 8 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists, while Bridget Carleton scored 6 points. Jessica Shepard contributed 2 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 assists in 14 minutes of play.

Off the bench, Diamond Miller scored 6 points in 5 minutes. Natisha Hiedeman added 3 points, and Maria Kliundikova tallied 1 rebound and 1 assist. Alissa Pili, Karlie Samuelson, and Anastasiia Olairi Kosu were listed but did not record any statistics.

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The Chicago Sky's rebounding dominance and early lead proved decisive, neutralizing the Lynx’s second-half efforts. The game ended with the Sky ahead by six.