Chicago Sky @ Minnesota Lynx
2-1, 1-0 Away
82
2-1, 1-0 Away
0-4, 0-2 Home
78
0-4, 0-2 Home
Courtney Vandersloot helps Sky hold off Lynx 82-78
MINNEAPOLIS -- — Courtney Vandersloot scored five of her 16 points in the final 38 seconds and the Chicago Sky held off the Minnesota Lynx 82-78 on Saturday night.
Vandersloot hit a 3-pointer to give Chicago (2-1) an 80-76 lead with 38 seconds left and added two free throws 15 seconds later.
Emma Meesseman finished with 17 points, seven rebounds and seven steals for the Sky. Azura Stevens added 14 points. Candace Parker had 11 points.
Reserve Nikolina Milic topped the Lynx (0-4) with 18 points. Sylvia Fowles had 16 points and 11 rebounds, and Moriah Jefferson finished with 16 points and five assists.
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Matchups
Game Information
Minneapolis, MN
NBA TV
Referee:Angelica Suffren
Referee:Kevin Fahy
Referee:Jenna Reneau
2025-26 Standings
Women's National Basketball Assoc.
| Eastern Conference | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 12 | 8 | .600 | - | W2 |
| New York | 13 | 9 | .591 | - | L1 |
| Atlanta | 12 | 9 | .571 | 0.5 | L5 |
| Washington | 10 | 10 | .500 | 2 | L1 |
| Toronto | 9 | 11 | .450 | 3 | L2 |
| Chicago | 7 | 14 | .333 | 5.5 | W1 |
| Connecticut | 5 | 16 | .238 | 7.5 | W1 |
| Western Conference | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | 15 | 6 | .714 | - | L1 |
| Minnesota | 15 | 6 | .714 | - | L2 |
| Golden State | 15 | 7 | .682 | 0.5 | W5 |
| Dallas | 14 | 8 | .636 | 1.5 | W3 |
| Portland | 9 | 12 | .429 | 6 | W1 |
| Los Angeles | 8 | 11 | .421 | 6 | L3 |
| Phoenix | 8 | 14 | .364 | 7.5 | L1 |
| Seattle | 6 | 17 | .261 | 10 | W1 |
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