The Chicago Sky entered Monday's matchup against the Minnesota Lynx at 7-13, having previously defeated the Lynx 87-81 on July 12th, and were looking for back-t

Kayla McBride, one day after she was named to the All-Star Game as an injury replacement, led the Lynx with 18 points in an 79-66 win. It was a pretty quiet day for Napheesa Collier (10 points), but she did score in double figures, as did Courtney Williams and Alanna Smith (who hit three three-pointers).

A solid eight-game stretch hit a snag Monday night after the Sky’s leading scorer and top defender left with a leg injury.

Minnesota will surely hope to emerge out of the gates better defensively on Monday. The Lynx surrendered 29 points in the first frame in Saturday’s nationally-televised bout, and 28 in the second as Chicago built a 13-point halftime advantage on the strength of 57% shooting.

The Chicago Sky just beat the WNBA-leading Minnesota Lynx for their most noteworthy victory in a disappointing season. Repeating that feat would be even more impressive. Aiming for a season-high third consecutive victory Monday night,

An unbalanced slate, early tipoffs and repeated matchups have coaches frustrated. Meanwhile, the Sky are managing Angel Reese’s minutes as she takes on a bigger role.