Sky 86-79 Lynx (May 17, 2026) Game Recap
MINNEAPOLIS — — Rookie Gabriela Jaquez set profession highs with 20 factors and eight rebounds, Kamilla Cardoso had 11 factors and 12 rebounds and the Chicago Sky beat the Minnesota Lynx 86-79 on Sunday night time.
Rachel Banham scored 13 factors, Natasha Cloud added 11 factors and 7 assists and Jacy Sheldon scored 10 factors for the Sky (3-1).
Courtney Williams made a 3-pointer and Natasha Howard adopted with a layup that made it a four-point sport with 1:44 remaining, however Jaquez answered 35 seconds later with a 3 that made it 83-76.
Kayla McBride led the Lynx (2-2) with 20 factors and Howard had 17 factors, 9 rebounds and 7 assists. Williams additionally had 17 factors and rookie Olivia Miles, the No. 2 total decide within the draft, added 13 factors and 4 steals.
Chicago’s Rickea Jackson went down with a non-contact damage halfway via the second quarter and didn’t return.
Sydney Taylor made a 3 on the halftime buzzer that gave the Sky a 40-38 lead they usually led the remainder of the best way. Jaquez made two free throws that capped a 12-4 run to open the third quarter and gave the Sky a 10-point lead.
Skylar Diggins (eye) didn’t play for Chicago.
Emma Cechova (proper knee) missed her first sport following a season-ending ACL damage Thursday within the third quarter of a 90-86 win over Dallas.
Sky: Play their dwelling opener Wednesday in opposition to Dallas.
Lynx: Host Toronto on Thursday.
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