Sky exceeds Lynx behind Angel Reese, the doubles of Kamilla Cardoso

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Upon entering Saturday, Minnesota Lynx had lost only three times, but they lost their fourth game on Saturday afternoon.

The Chicago Sky, Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso teammates, each displayed a double-double while Chicago turned the Minnesota 87-81.

Reese ended the day with 19 points and 11 rebounds for his consecutive eighth double-double. She now has 14 double doubles this season. Cardoso, the Sky’s Center, finished with 17 points and 15 best career rebounds.

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Angel Reese of Chicago Sky reacts to a play against the Lynx of Minnesota during the first half at Wintrust Arena on July 12, 2025, in Chicago. (Daniel Bartel / Getty Images)

Rachel Banham overturned three 3 points and finished with 12 points for the sky. Courtney Williams struck two free throws to cut the Minnesota deficit at 75-73 before Cardoso made two free throws and Lynx Reeve lynx coach was called for a technical fault.

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Banham struck the franc launch that followed, and Michaela Onyenwere added a traction rider along the baseline to do 80-73 with five minutes to play.

Minnesota Lynx Napheesa Collier (24) defender defends the Chicago Sky Angel Reese (5) striker in the first half of a WNBA match in Wintrust Arena in Chicago on July 12, 2025. (Images Kamil Krzaczynski / Imagn)

Necklace struck a triple that made 82-79 with less than three minutes to play, but Atkins responded with a traction jumper, and the lynx was not closer.

The Sky entered the match on Saturday with a 1-10 file this season against the teams .500 or better. The victory over Minnesota only marked the second time this year, Chicago recorded consecutive victories.

Angel Reese (5) of the Chicago sky goes to the basket while Napheesa Collier du Minnesota Lynx defends during the first half at Wintrust Arena on July 12, 2025, in Chicago. (Daniel Bartel / Getty Images)

Naphesesa Collier collected 26 points, eight rebounds, five assists, three interceptions and three blocks for the lynx. Kayla McBride added 17 points and Williams scored 13.

Necklace missed the first of the two free throws at the end of the third quarter to beat its franchise record with 54 consecutive free throws.

Minnesota has lost two of the three for the first time this season. The lynx will not have to wait long for a chance of redemption. The lynx plays the sky again on Monday.

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