Lynx extend home win streak to 11 after close win over Sky

Courtney Williams scored a team-high 25 points on 10-of-17 shooting to lead the Minnesota Lynx to an 80-75 comeback win over the Chicago Sky on Sunday night in Minneapolis. With the victory, the Lynx improved to 17-2 overall and a flawless 11-0 at home.

Napheesa Collier added 21 points and seven rebounds, while Kayla McBride chipped in 11 points and five assists. The win came just a day after another home triumph, showcasing Minnesota's resilience and depth on back-to-back nights.



The Sky came out strong, ending the first quarter with a 24-10 lead behind a balanced attack from Angel Reese, Rebecca Allen, and Ariel Atkins. However, the Lynx stormed back with a 28-13 second-quarter surge to take a slim 38-37 halftime lead.

Chicago’s Rachel Banham caught fire, scoring 20 points and hitting 6-of-10 from beyond the arc. Reese continued her impressive rookie campaign with a 16-point, 17-rebound double-double.


Minnesota’s defense stepped up late, finishing with 10 blocked shots, including a crucial swat from Alanna Smith with 9.1 seconds left to deny a game-tying attempt by Banham.

McBride and Collier sealed the win at the free-throw line, helping Minnesota hold off a late Sky surge and preserve their unbeaten home record.