Date: Monday, July 14, 2025
Time: 8:00 PM ET
Venue: Wintrust Arena — Chicago, IL
Broadcast: ESPN+, ABC, WNBA League Pass
Team Overview
Minnesota Lynx (18-4)
Record: Best in the WNBA
Last 5 Games: 3-2
Head Coach: Cheryl Reeve
Key Players:
Napheesa Collier — MVP frontrunner (23.5 PPG, 7.9 RPG)
Courtney Williams — Floor general (13.0 PPG, 5.9 APG)
Kayla McBride — Sharpshooter (2.5 3PM/game)
Strengths:
Elite ball movement (23.7 APG)
Top-ranked defense (74.7 PAPG)
Balanced scoring and depth
Chicago Sky (7-13)
Record: 10th in WNBA standings
Last 5 Games: 3-2
Head Coach: Tyler Marsh
Key Players:
Angel Reese — Double-double machine (13.3 PPG, 12.8 RPG)
Ariel Atkins — Scoring threat (14.4 PPG)
Kamilla Cardoso — Rim protector (15 REB vs. Lynx on July 12)
Strengths:
Dominant rebounding (36.5 RPG)
Physical frontcourt
Improving chemistry and hustle
Recent Matchups
July 6: Lynx 80, Sky 75 — Courtney Williams led with 25 points
July 12: Sky 87, Lynx 81 — Reese and Cardoso combined for 36 points and 26 rebounds
Season Series: Tied 1-1 (Final meeting July 22 in Minnesota)
Key Matchup: Napheesa Collier vs. Angel Reese
Collier’s versatility and scoring will test Reese’s interior defense
Reese leads the WNBA in double-doubles and is on pace to break the single-season rebounding record
Expect physical play in the paint and transition battles
GAME ODDS
Minnesota Lynx – 9.5
Chicago Sky 160.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, July 13, 2025
