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Lynx Set Franchise Record With 11th Straight Home Win, Extend League Lead

An 80-75 win over Chicago underscores Minnesota’s depth as Karlie Samuelson enters season-ending surgery.

Kate Martin #20 of the Golden State Valkyries goes for a layup in the second half of a WNBA Commissioner's Cup Game against the Minnesota Lynx at Chase Center on June 1, 2025 in San Francisco, California.
A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces is guarded by Haley Peters #7 of the Connecticut Sun in the second quarter of their game at Michelob ULTRA Arena on June 25, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Aces defeated the Sun 85-59.
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Overview

  • Minnesota improved to 17-2 and extended its perfect home record to 11 games with an 80-75 victory over the Chicago Sky on July 6.
  • Courtney Williams scored 25 points and Napheesa Collier added 21 to power a second-quarter surge after falling behind by 14 in the first quarter.
  • Karlie Samuelson will miss the remainder of the season after foot surgery and Alanna Smith is day-to-day with a right knee injury.
  • Collier leads the league with 24.6 points per game and has emerged as a leading MVP contender in 2025.
  • Caitlin Clark and Collier were named captains for the July 19 All-Star Game and Golden State’s Kayla Thornton earned her first All-Star reserve selection.