It’s the battle between the best player in the league vs the most in-form player in the league! Napheesa Collier vs Angel Reese! The Lynx are bruised after losing to the Fever in the Commissioner’s Cup final, but they haven’t let that affect their league form, winning 4 of their last 5! On the other hand, the Chicago Sky just got a huge boost with Kamilla Cardoso back on the team, which resulted in them winning their sixth game of the season.
Angel Reese is in the form of her life. In her last 7 games, she has scored 122 points and 133 rebounds! But that’s not all, she also made WNBA history by becoming the first player ever to record 15+ rebounds in six consecutive games. And with 7 straight double-doubles, she holds the longest active streak in the league.
She will be going up against the MVP favorite Napheesa Collier, who is currently averaging 23.9 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 3.2 assists. She is also shooting 52.8% from the field, which in itself is pretty remarkable. The last time these two teams faced each other, it ended in a nail-biting 80-75 win for the Lynx. But with Kamilla Cardoso now back in the mix, this match has all the ingredients to be another thriller!
Chicago Sky vs Minnesota Lynx: Where to watch?
You can watch these two teams clash on Saturday, 12 July 2025, at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois. The tip-off is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. ET. For those unable to attend the game, don’t worry, we have got you covered on that front as well! The game will be broadcast on ION and MNMT. It can also be viewed by taking the WNBA pass.
Chicago Sky vs Minnesota Lynx: Injury report
Both teams will be heading into the game with no fresh injury concerns. Karlie Samuelson remains sidelined for the rest of the season due to the left foot injury she sustained against the Connecticut Sun last week. Meanwhile, Courtney Vandersloot continues to recover from her ACL injury.
Predicted Starting Lineup
Chicago Sky
Angel Reese
Kamilla Cardoso
Rachel Banham
Michaela Onyenwere
Ariel Atkins
Minnesota Lynx
Bridget Carleton
Jessica Shepard
Napheesa Collier
Kayla McBride
Courtney Williams
Prediction: Can Angel Reese and co beat the Minnesota juggernaut?
It goes without saying that heading into the game, the Minnesota Lynx will be the favorites. Not because of the fact that they won the last time they faced each other, but simply because of their overall record and team quality. The Lynx have an 18-3 record heading into this game, having won 8 of their last 10 games. The Chicago Sky, on the other hand, have a 6-13 record, having won just 4 of their last 10 games. These two teams are currently operating on opposite ends of the spectrum.
May 21, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) complains to the referee after getting called for a foul in the first quarter against the Golden State Valkyries at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images
Naturally, ESPN gives the Minnesota Lynx a 74% chance of winning the game. The numbers back them as well! The Sky are currently averaging just 79.1 points per game while conceding 86.3 points per game. In both these categories, they are ranked among the bottom half of the league!
In contrast, the Lynx are one of the best teams in the league in both categories. They score 84.5 points per game while restricting their opposition to just 74.3 points per game. This is what makes them the favorites heading into the Wintrust Arena for the rematch.
Now, the last time these two teams faced each other, a Kamilla Cardoso-less Sky team lost by just 5 points. So, can they pull off an upset this time with Cardoso back in the team? Well, we don’t think that’s likely. But anything can happen in the W! A lot of that will depend on how Angel Reese plays. Given the way that she has been playing lately, she alone can change the game for the Sky!
What are your thoughts? Let us know your predictions down below!
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