The Minnesota Lynx overturned a 14-point first-half deficit to take a 38–37 lead over the Chicago Sky at halftime of Monday night’s game in Minneapolis. Guard Courtney Williams sparked the Lynx surge, scoring 11 points before the break and pushing her total to 22 with under a minute remaining in the third quarter. Reserve guard Rachel Banham added 12 first-half points on four three-pointers, while All-Star forward Napheesa Collier contributed eight points, three rebounds and a block. Rookie forward Angel Reese remained the focal point for Chicago, registering 10 points, 10 rebounds and six assists midway through the third quarter as she chased her first WNBA triple-double. Reese also set up center Elizabeth Williams for several interior baskets that helped the Sky build their early advantage.
Courtney Williams knocks down the TOUGH triple 🎯 She has 22 points with less than a minute left in the 3rd quarter. https://t.co/hql2HJIkns
Aggressive in the paint 😤 Angel Reese is on triple-double watch with 10 PTS, 10 REB, & 6 AST! CHI-MIN | League Pass https://t.co/ZJLfpLpKpV
Courtney Williams starts off the 2nd half the same way she started the 1st 💥 CHI-MIN | League Pass https://t.co/gfUrr02eNU