The Minnesota Lynx defeated the Chicago Sky 79-74, with Courtney Williams scoring 22 points and leading the team in the final stretch. The Lynx bounced back from a prior loss to the Dallas Wings, improving their record to 24-9, while the Sky fell to 11-21, marking their sixth consecutive defeat. Notably, Sky rookie Angel Reese set a new WNBA single-season rebounding record with 418 rebounds, surpassing Sylvia Fowles' previous record of 404. Reese finished the game with 17 points and 19 rebounds, achieving her 24th double-double of the season. The Lynx, although missing starting center Alanna Smith due to injury, maintained a strong performance, with contributions from Kayla McBride and Napheesa Collier. The match showcased both teams' resilience, particularly the Sky, which is now just half a game ahead of Atlanta for the final playoff spot.