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Lynx Reassert Dominance With 91-78 Win Over Sky

Chicago’s leg injury to Ariel Atkins deepened its struggle, giving Minnesota’s balanced attack the opening it needed to solidify its league lead

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DiJonai Carrington #21 of the Connecticut Sun controls the ball against Zia Cooke #1 of the Los Angeles Sparks in the first half at Crypto.com Arena on September 10, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

Overview

  • Minnesota rebounded from a weekend upset with a 91-78 victory over Chicago, snapping the Sky’s two-game win streak and improving to 19–4.
  • All-Star captain Napheesa Collier led the Lynx with 29 points, five assists, three rebounds and three steals in the bounce-back effort.
  • Angel Reese extended her double-double streak to nine games with 22 points and 10 rebounds despite the Sky’s defeat.
  • Guard Ariel Atkins exited late in the first half with a leg injury and did not return, compounding Chicago’s turnover issues.
  • The Los Angeles Sparks, 6–14 at home, will host the Connecticut Sun on Sunday in pursuit of their first home win before the All-Star break.