Angel Reese Makes Strong Statement After Sky-Lynx
The Chicago Sky faced the Minnesota Lynx on Saturday, looking to secure consecutive wins for just the second time this season. The only other instance came back on May 29 and 31, when they won back-to-back games against the Dallas Wings.
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Angel Reese has made it clear that she and her team have been putting in more effort lately — and that was certainly evident on Saturday. They came out on fire, putting up 29 points in the first quarter.
They then took a 13-point lead into halftime. However, a big third quarter by the Lynx got them back in the game. Lynx star Napheesa Collier finished with 26 points, eight rebounds and five assists — but it wasn't enough, as the Sky upset the Lynx, 87–81, despite entering as 11.5-point underdogs, according to ESPN Bet.
Reese also had a big game, recording another double-double with 19 points and 11 rebounds. After the win, she spoke to the media and emphasized how much this win meant to her team.
"This one meant a lot to us," Reese said. "We can't let anything else other than ourselves take us out of the game. I think we were super locked in today. It was just fun. Everybody had a lot of fun tonight."
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Angel Reese of the Chicago Sky.Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
This victory was a big confidence boost for a Sky team that has struggled throughout the season. The Lynx came into this contest as the clear best team in the WNBA, holding an 18-3 record.
Every other team in the league has at least six losses.
Related: Angel Reese Under Fire For Actions Toward Chicago Sky Staffer
Related: Angel Reese's Recent Announcement Draws Reaction From Indiana Fever Guard
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 12, 2025, where it first appeared.
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