The Minnesota Lynx were itching to get back on their homecourt after spending last week on a quick road trip down south, ending with a disappointing loss to the second to last place Dallas Wings on Friday. On a Sunday afternoon matinee game, they welcomed the Chicago Sky, who were desperately fighting for a playoff spot. Without their leading scorer Chennedy Carter, it was going to be an uphill battle for the young Chicago team.
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The Start — Signature Beautiful Basketball
It was announced shortly before the game that Minnesota was going to be without the services of their starting center, Alanna Smith.