Collier went off as well, dropping a team-high 26 points with eight boards, five assists, three steals, and three blocks, but in the end, Reese and Co. secured a wire-to-wire victory, 87-81, to hand Minnesota just its fourth loss of the season.

CHICAGO - The Lynx waived forward Alissa Pili on Saturday, just ahead of the WNBA’s July 13 cutdown deadline — the date when nonguaranteed contracts become fully guaranteed for the season. Pili, the No.

Sky star Angel Reese made sure teammate Kamilla Cardoso got her much-deserved credit after the "Skyscrapers" led the team to a major win.

Like on Tuesday night. When the dance became dysfunctional and discordant, and the Lynx lost a game that seemed winnable, heck — especially with Caitlin Clark on the bench with an injury — dominatable.

BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota Lynx takes on the Chicago Sky after Napheesa Collier scored 26 points in the Lynx's 87-81 loss to the Chicago Sky. The Sky have gone 4-4 at home. Chicago has a 4-8 record in games decided by 10 or more points.

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

An unbalanced slate, early tipoffs and repeated matchups have coaches frustrated. Meanwhile, the Sky are managing Angel Reese’s minutes as she takes on a bigger role.

Now, Reese is not just dominating on the court; she’s front and center on the cover of NBA 2K26 WNBA Edition, rocking her signature shoe both in the game and in real life. Chicago is celebrating in a big way. MORE: WNBA commissioner makes embarrassing All-Star blunder that’s impossible to make up