Lynx 91-68 Sky (Jul 22, 2025) Game Recap

The Minnesota Lynx defeated the Chicago Sky 91-68 on Tuesday night, improving their home record to a perfect 13-0. Kayla McBride and Napheesa Collier led the Lynx with 19 points each.

After trailing 24-18 in the first quarter, the Lynx dominated the middle periods. They outscored the Sky 29-14 in the second quarter for a 47-38 halftime lead, and extended it to 70-50 with a 23-12 advantage in the third quarter. Bridget Carlton contributed 11 points for the Lynx (21-4), while Alanna Smith and Courtney Williams each scored 10. Backup point guard Natisha Hiedeman suffered an ankle injury in the third quarter.

For the Sky (7-16), Kia Nurse scored a team-high 16 points while starting in place of the injured Ariel Atkins. Angel Reese recorded a double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds but committed nine turnovers. Kamilla Cardoso added 10 points and 10 rebounds.

Key factors in the Lynx victory included scoring on 11 consecutive possessions to close the first half, generating 20 points off Chicago's 23 turnovers (a season high forced by Minnesota), and blocking eight shots (four by Collier). Despite being held scoreless in the first period and to just eight points by halftime, Collier found her rhythm as McBride had 12 points at the break. Smith and McBride hit early third-quarter three-pointers to help extend the lead.