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Sky Upset League-Leading Lynx Behind Reese’s Eight-Game Double-Double Streak

Chicago rode Angel Reese’s eighth straight double-double alongside a 45-28 rebounding edge to knock off the league-leading Lynx in an 87-81 shocker.

Napheesa Collier #24 of the Minnesota Lynx works around Angel Reese #5 of the Chicago Sky during the first quarter of a preseason game at Target Center on May 10, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Overview

  • Ariel Atkins led the Sky with 27 points while Angel Reese added 19 points and secured her eighth consecutive double-double with 11 rebounds.
  • Reese became the fastest player this season to collect 250 rebounds and now has 14 double-doubles in 20 games.
  • Kamilla Cardoso returned to the starting lineup and posted 17 points with a career-high 15 rebounds, bolstering Chicago’s interior presence.
  • The Sky out-rebounded Minnesota 45-28 and outscored the Lynx by 16 points in the paint as Minnesota dealt with its third road game in four days.
  • Reese was cleared to play after a minor leg injury, with coach Tyler Marsh managing her minutes, and Chicago hosts Minnesota again on Monday.