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Lynx Win 11th Straight at Home to Set Franchise Record

Minnesota’s defense propelled the Lynx to a mark-setting 11th home win, highlighted by Collier’s flawless free-throw shooting alongside Williams’ 25-point performance.

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

  • The Lynx improved to 17-2 with an 80-75 victory over the Chicago Sky on July 6, extending their unbeaten home start to 11 games.
  • Napheesa Collier scored 21 points, made all seven of her free throws and extended her franchise-record streak to 45 consecutive foul shots.
  • Courtney Williams matched her season high with 25 points, grabbing eight rebounds and handing out six assists hours after earning her second career All-Star nod.
  • Minnesota’s top-ranked defense produced 10 blocks—more than four times the Sky’s total—and relied on Alanna Smith’s late rejection to preserve a five-point lead in the fourth quarter.
  • Collier was named a captain for the July 19 WNBA All-Star Game in Indianapolis and will draft her roster opposite fellow captain Caitlin Clark.