Lynx hold off Sky, Angel Reese 79-74 to bounce back from a defeat.
After the Lynx had finally beaten the Chicago Sky 79-74 on Sunday at Target Center, after she had essentially pulled her team across the finish line, Courtney Williams was asked about her play down the stretch.
“I mean, they was going under every screen,” Williams said. “They going to give me the shot, I’m going to take it.”
She makes it sound so simple.
With the score tied and just under 8 minutes left, Williams hit back-to-back jumpers. Her specialty — both midrange. The first from 21 feet, the second from 18. In the final 7:23, Williams shot 5-for-6 from the floor, scoring 10 points in her team’s 17-12 run to finish the game. She made 11 of 16 shots overall, the most makes and her highest shooting percentage (68.8%) of the season.
The rest of the Lynx shot 38%.
“It was great,” Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve said. “Just putting her in simple action, just simplified it. Let her play-make. … And then Court kind of taking command of things.”
The Lynx (24-9) bounced back from Friday’s one-sided loss at Dallas. The Sky (11-21) lost their sixth game in a row and for the 10th time in 13 games.
But not without a fight. The Lynx were without center Alanna Smith, who hurt her left ankle Friday. That left the Lynx shorthanded in the post against the WNBA’s best rebounding team.
News
Stephen A. Smith defends Angel Reese after brutal foul on Caitlin Clark and accuses WNBA referees of ‘looking for something’ so they can punish Chicago Sky rookie
Stephen A. Smith goes on Caitlin Clark WNBA race rant over Clark Stephen A. Smith didn’t take issue with WNBA officials giving Angel Reese a flagrant for her foul against Caitlin Clark on Sunday in Indianapolis. But the ESPN host does think league…
Sheryl Swoopes Travels 1200 MILES To Support Angel Reese During Caitlin Clark Related Feud
Sheryl Swoopes Goes 1200 MILES To Support Angel Reese During Caitlin Clark Related Feud… In this video we talk about angel reese who has probably been the 2nd best rookie this season in the WNBA. . . Sheryl Swoopes’ comments…
Angel Reese Sent Strong Message to Sheryl Swoopes Amid Caitlin Clark Controversy
Angel Reese Sent Strong Message to Sheryl Swoopes Amid Caitlin Clark Controversy. Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese recently spoke about WNBA legend Sheryl Swoopes while talking about a few topics on her “Unapologetically Angel” podcast. Reese shared major respect for the former WNBA champion. She…
Caitlin Clark SHOCKS entire crowd after turning into a female Steph Curry 😳
Caitlin Clark SHOCKS entire crowd after turning into a female Steph Curry 😳 “Start comparing her to A’ja Wilson” – Caitlin Clark’s ‘Steph Curry-esque’ play has fans in awe Caitlin Clark using ‘catch and shoot’ style of play almost resonated…
Look at Angel Reese’s reaction to team’s win. Without Angel Reese, Chicago Sky handle Dallas Wings with ease!!! Is that a surprise? I don’t think so.!
Look at Angel Reese’s reaction to team’s win. The Chicago sky is playing better without Angel Reese!!! Is that a surprise? I don’t think so.! . . Without Angel Reese, Chicago Sky handle Dallas Wings with ease Chicago Sky’s Isabelle…
Caitlin Clark reveals her secret cool handshake with the Indiana Fever in a fun and exclusive reveal
Caitlin Clark reveals her secret cool handshake with the Indiana Fever in a fun and exclusive reveal. Caitlin Clark, the rising WNBA star, has once again captured the attention of fans-not just with her impressive skills on the court but with a fun…
End of content
No more pages to load