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05-24 01:00

75 - 85

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Total

Chicago Sky

Minnesota Lynx

Chicago Sky

Minnesota Lynx

2 points

3 points

Free Throws

Free Throws Rate

TO76%

81%TO

Foul

Ended75 - 85

10:00

Howard vs. Cardoso (Dickins gets the ball)

0-0

9:46

Claude made a passing error while stepping on the line

0-0

9:35

Kofi missed a three-pointer

0-0

9:32

Kofi grabbed offensive rebounds

0-0

9:27

Koffee made a passing error and error, and the ball was stolen by Deaggins

0-0

9:15

Kofi committed a shooting foul

0-0

9:15

Jaquez received two free throws, making the first

1-0

9:15

Jaquez made his second free throw

2-0

9:12

Koffee made a passing error and error, and the ball was stolen by Sheldon

2-0

9:09

Sheldon scored on a driving layup

4-0

8:54

Miles missed a step-back jumper

4-0

8:54

The Bobcats grabbed the offensive rebound

4-0

8:51

McBride missed a jumper

4-0

8:48

Sheldon defended the rebound

4-0

8:46

Crowder received an assist from Sheldon and scored a two-point layup

6-0

8:34

Miles hit a two-pointer

6-2

8:20

Cardozo missed a layup on a drive

6-2

8:18

Williams defended the rebound

6-2

8:05

Howard scored on a driving layup

6-4

7:52

Dickins made a passing error, and the ball was stolen by Myers

6-4

7:43

Howard missed a layup on a drive

6-4

7:43

Howard grabbed offensive rebounds

6-4

7:43

Howard hit a two-pointer

6-6

7:43

Crowder committed a shooting foul

6-6

7:43

Howard missed his free throws

6-6

7:40

Cardozo defensively rebounded

6-6

7:30

Cardozo received an assist from Diggins and scored on a layup

8-6

7:15

Kofi received an assist from Myers and hit a three-pointer

8-9

7:02

Dickins missed a pull-up jumper

8-9

7:01

Kofi defensively rebounded

8-9

6:55

Myers made a passing error, and Jaquez intercepted the ball

8-9

6:46

Cardoso made a mistake while dribbling out of bounds

8-9

6:33

McBride missed a pull-up jumper from a three

8-9

6:31

Howard grabbed offensive rebounds

8-9

6:24

Kofi missed a layup

8-9

6:23

Cardozo defensively rebounded

8-9

6:19

Sheldon pulled back and missed a long-range jumper

8-9

6:16

McBride defended the rebound

8-9

6:13

Koffee committed an offensive foul

8-9

6:13

Koffee committed an offensive foul and turnover

8-9

6:13

Bobcats made substitutions, Liattu came on to replace Kofi

8-9

6:13

Sky made a substitution, Williams came on to replace Cardozo

8-9

6:00

Williams' foot layup was blocked by Riatu

8-9

5:58

Liartu defended the rebound

8-9

5:53

Williams missed a pull-up jumper

8-9

5:51

Jacquez defended the rebound

8-9

5:41

Jaquez made a mistake and the ball was intercepted by Liatu

8-9

5:36

Williams made a passing error, and the ball was stolen by Crowder

8-9

5:29

Howard committed a shooting foul

8-9

5:29

Dickins received three free throws, making the first

9-9

5:29

Dickins missed his second free throw

9-9

5:29

The Sky grabbed the offensive rebound

9-9

5:29

Dickins made his third free throw

10-9

5:29

Sky made a substitution, with Stevens coming on to replace Crowder

10-9

5:13

Williams missed a drifting shot

10-9

5:12

Howard grabbed offensive rebounds

10-9

5:11

Howard scored on a putback

10-11

5:02

Stevens' foot's layup was blocked by Liatu

10-11

4:59

Howard defended the rebound

10-11

4:58

McBride received an assist from Williams and scored a two-point layup

10-13

4:45

Miles committed a personal foul

10-13

4:45

Official suspension

10-13

4:33

Williams received an assist from Diggins and hit a two-pointer

12-13

4:19

Sheldon committed a shooting foul

12-13

4:19

McBride received two free throws, making the first

12-14

4:19

Sky made a substitution, with Banham coming in to replace Sheldon

12-14

4:19

McBride made his second free throw

12-15

3:57

Stevens received an assist from Benham and scored on a drive

14-15

3:48

Miles hit a two-pointer

14-17

3:34

Dickins missed a pull-up jumper

14-17

3:33

Williams grabbed offensive rebounds

14-17

3:32

Benham missed a three-pointer

14-17

3:30

Liartu defended the rebound

14-17

3:20

Liattu made a passing error and the ball was intercepted by Jaquez

14-17

3:04

Benham received an assist from Williams and hit a three-pointer

17-17

2:49

Williams defends for 3 seconds (technical foul)

17-17

2:49

McBride made a free throw due to a technical foul

17-18

2:49

Sky made a substitution, with Crowder coming in to replace Dickens

17-18

2:49

The Sky made a substitution, with Taylor coming on to replace Stevens

17-18

2:49

Bobcats made substitutions, Caldwell came on to replace Williams

17-18

2:41

Myers missed a pull-up jumper

17-18

2:40

Crowder defended the rebound

17-18

2:33

Benham missed a three-pointer

17-18

2:28

McBride defended the rebound

17-18

2:17

Howard hit a two-pointer

17-20

1:54

Williams missed a two-point shot

17-20

1:51

Miles defensively rebounded

17-20

1:44

Liattu made a walking error

17-20

1:44

Sky made a substitution, with Cardozo coming on to replace Jacquez

17-20

1:44

Bobcats made substitutions, Hoff came in to replace Howard

17-20

1:30

Williams' foot-and-turn jumper was blocked by Liatu

17-20

1:30

The Sky grabbed the offensive rebound

17-20

1:23

Liartu committed a shooting foul

17-20

1:23

Williams received two free throws, but missed the first

17-20

1:23

The Sky grabbed the offensive rebound

17-20

1:23

Williams missed his second free throw

17-20

1:20

McBride defended the rebound

17-20

1:09

Myers made a turnover on the return

17-20

54.4

Cardozzo received an assist from Benham and scored on a layup

19-20

54.4

Liartu committed a shooting foul

19-20

54.4

Bobcats made substitutions, Williams came on to replace Miles

19-20

54.4

Cardoso made the free throw

20-20

45.5

Taylor committed a personal foul

20-20

40.7

Williams hit a pull-up jumper

20-22

35.0

Taylor missed a three-pointer

20-22

32.4

McBride defended the rebound

20-22

24.7

Hoff received an assist from Williams and scored on a layup

20-24

3.5

Crowder missed a two-point shot

20-24

3.0

Cardoso grabbed offensive rebounds

20-24

3.0

Hoff committed a foul while shooting

20-24

3.0

Cardoso was awarded two free throws, with the first one made

21-24

3.0

Sky made a substitution, with Jaquez coming in to replace Williams

21-24

3.0

Bobcats made substitutions, with Delaier coming in to replace McBride

21-24

3.0

Cardoso made his second free throw

22-24

0.0

End of the first quarter

22-24

Match Info

Chicago Sky vs. Minnesota Lynx (WNBA) – May 24, 2026

The Minnesota Lynx delivered a statement road victory at Wintrust Arena, defeating the Chicago Sky 85–75 on May 24, 2026. The win improved the Lynx’s early-season record and showcased their balanced offensive attack, while the Sky struggled to contain Minnesota’s transition game and perimeter shooting.

Match Overview

From the opening tip, the Lynx established control, capitalizing on fast-break opportunities and efficient ball movement. Chicago fought back in the second quarter, cutting the deficit to four points at halftime, but Minnesota answered with a decisive third-quarter run that stretched the lead to double digits. The Sky never recovered, despite a late push led by their backcourt.

Key Moments

First quarter: Minnesota jumped out to a 24–16 lead, shooting 55% from the field.
Third-quarter surge: The Lynx outscored Chicago 28–18, with three-pointers from Kayla McBride and Diamond Miller.
Fourth-quarter resilience: The Sky cut the lead to seven with three minutes remaining, but Minnesota’s defense forced turnovers and sealed the game at the free throw line.

Standout Players

Napheesa Collier (MIN): Led all scorers with 24 points, 10 rebounds, and 4 assists, dominating the paint.
Kayla McBride (MIN): Added 19 points on 5-of-8 from three-point range, providing crucial spacing.
Marina Mabrey (CHI): Scored 22 points and dished 6 assists, but lacked consistent support from her teammates.

Team Stats Comparison

Stat	Chicago Sky	Minnesota Lynx
Field Goal %	43.2%	49.1%
Three-Point %	34.6%	42.9%
Rebounds	34	40
Turnovers	14	9

Season Impact

The Lynx moved to 4–1 on the young season, solidifying their status as contenders in the Eastern Conference. The Sky fell to 2–3, with questions lingering about their defensive consistency. Minnesota’s depth and experience proved decisive, while Chicago will need to find a reliable second scoring option to support Mabrey.