Chicago Sky @ Minnesota Lynx
Gabriela Jaquez has 20 points, 8 rebounds to help Sky beat Lynx 86-79
MINNEAPOLIS -- — Rookie Gabriela Jaquez set career highs with 20 points and eight rebounds, Kamilla Cardoso had 11 points and 12 rebounds and the Chicago Sky beat the Minnesota Lynx 86-79 on Sunday night.
Rachel Banham scored 13 points, Natasha Cloud added 11 points and seven assists and Jacy Sheldon scored 10 points for the Sky (3-1).
Courtney Williams made a 3-pointer and Natasha Howard followed with a layup that made it a four-point game with 1:44 remaining, but Jaquez answered 35 seconds later with a 3 that made it 83-76.
Kayla McBride led the Lynx (2-2) with 20 points and Howard had 17 points, nine rebounds and seven assists. Williams also had 17 points and rookie Olivia Miles, the No. 2 overall pick in the draft, added 13 points and four steals.
Chicago’s Rickea Jackson went down with a non-contact injury midway through the second quarter and did not return.
Sydney Taylor made a 3 at the halftime buzzer that gave the Sky a 40-38 lead and they led the rest of the 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) did not play for Chicago.
Emma Cechova (right knee) missed her first game following a season-ending ACL injury Thursday in the third quarter of a 90-86 win over Dallas.
Sky: Play their home opener Wednesday against Dallas.
Lynx: Host Toronto on Thursday.
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Matchups
Game Information
Minneapolis, MN
Referee:Maj Forsberg
Referee:Tiara Cruse
Referee:Clare Aubry
2025-26 Standings
| Eastern Conference | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 4 | 2 | .667 | - | W3 |
| Atlanta | 4 | 2 | .667 | - | L1 |
| New York | 4 | 4 | .500 | 1 | W1 |
| Toronto | 4 | 4 | .500 | 1 | W1 |
| Washington | 3 | 3 | .500 | 1 | W1 |
| Chicago | 3 | 4 | .429 | 1.5 | L3 |
| Connecticut | 1 | 8 | .111 | 4.5 | L3 |
| Western Conference | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 5 | 2 | .714 | - | W3 |
| Las Vegas | 4 | 2 | .667 | 0.5 | L1 |
| Golden State | 4 | 2 | .667 | 0.5 | W1 |
| Portland | 5 | 3 | .625 | 0.5 | W3 |
| Dallas | 4 | 3 | .571 | 1 | W1 |
| Los Angeles | 3 | 3 | .500 | 1.5 | W2 |
| Seattle | 3 | 5 | .375 | 2.5 | L1 |
| Phoenix | 2 | 6 | .250 | 3.5 | L4 |
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