Chicago Sky, Minnesota Lynx
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Ariel Atkins scored 27 points, Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso each had a double-double and the Chicago Sky beat the Minnesota Lynx 87-81.
Angel Reese came up big again on Saturday as the Chicago Sky pulled off a massive upset against the league-best Minnesota Lynx. The Sky, who entered the game with a 6-13 record and the fourth-worst record in the league, were considered heavy underdogs against a Lynx side that has been dominating the league throughout the campaign.
The Minnesota Lynx lost just their third game of the season after Chicago Sky stars Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso dominated with double-doubles.
Minnesota visits the Chicago Sky after Napheesa Collier scored 26 points in the Lynx's 87-81 loss to the Chicago Sky.
Minnesota will surely hope to emerge out of the gates better defensively on Monday. The Lynx surrendered 29 points in the first frame in Saturday’s nationally-televised bout, and 28 in the second as Chicago built a 13-point halftime advantage on the strength of 57% shooting.
The Chicago Sky picked the right time to bring their 'A' game as they faced the Lynx needing a win to keep stacking for a playoff berth. The Sky won the game 87