Lynx comeback attempt falls short against Sky and Angel Reese

Originally posted on Bring Me The News | By Tony Liebert | Last updated Jul 12, 2025 4:19 PM ET

The Lynx traveled to Chicago for the first time this season, and they struggled to find a rhythm all game in a wire-to-wire 87-81 loss to the Sky.

Minnesota was down by as many as 14 points in the second quarter. They stormed all the way back within two points with more than six minutes left in the fourth quarter, but they were never able to grab the lead.

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Napheesa Collier led Minnesota with 26 points, eight rebounds and five assists, but the Sky had four players score 12 or more points. Ariel Atkins led all scorers with 27, and All-Star forward Angel Reese added 19 points and 11 rebounds on 8-14 shooting from the field.

Chicago leaned on its size with Reese and Kamilla Cardoso. Minnesota was out-rebounded 45-28 and out-scored in the paint 44-28.

The Lynx move to 18-4 after their four road loss of the season. They will rest on Sunday before taking on the Sky once again in Chicago on Monday night at 7 p.m. CT.

This article first appeared on Bring Me The News and was syndicated with permission.

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