Fueled by All-Stars, Lynx rally over Chicago for WNBA-best 17th win

Good luck slowing down the juggernaut Minnesota Lynx, who despite playing three games in four days, roared to an 80-75 win over the Chicago Sky Sunday night. 

The victory improved Minnesota to a WNBA-leading 17-2 this season, including a spotless 11-0 record at home in Minneapolis. No other WNBA team is better than 12-6, which gives Minnesota a 4.5-game cushion atop the league standings. 

Courtney Williams led the Lynx with 25 points and Napheesa Collier added 21 points, including a perfect 7-of-7 from the free-throw line to extend her franchise record to 45 straight made free throws. 

Earlier Sunday, Williams was named a WNBA All-Star reserve. She'll join Collier, who was already named an All-Star starter and team captain, at the July 19 All-Star Game in in Indianapolis. 

Chicago was led by Angel Reese, who finished with 16 points, 17 rebounds and six assists. The Sky also got a big night from former Minnesota Gophers and Lynx fan favorite Rachel Banham. The Lakeville, Minn. native hit six three-pointers and finished with a season-high 20 points.

Up next: Lynx at Phoenix, 2:30 p.m. CT Thursday.