Minnesota Lynx vs Chicago Sky Final Score & Over/Under Result — May 23, 2026

Minnesota's second-quarter explosion proved decisive: the Lynx outscored Chicago 28–16 in the period to seize control, and despite a defensive grind in the second half, held on for an 85–75 road win. The combined score of 160 fell 8.5 points short of the 168.5 market total, with the game's trajectory shifting sharply after halftime. The first half produced 90 combined points—led by a brisk opening quarter of 46 combined—but the second half devolved into a defensive affair, with just 70 combined points split evenly between the final two quarters.

Natasha Howard was the driving force for Minnesota, posting 26 points, 14 rebounds, and 5 assists. Courtney Williams and Olivia Miles provided secondary scoring with 17 and 14 points respectively, Miles adding 9 rebounds. Chicago leaned on Kamilla Cardoso's 17 points and 7 rebounds, while Skylar Diggins chipped in 13 points with 6 assists, but the Sky couldn't generate enough offensive rhythm to close the gap once Minnesota built its advantage. DAGGER's pregame lean to the under cashed cleanly, with the combination of Minnesota's suffocating second-half defense and Chicago's inconsistent offensive execution—the Sky averaged 86.2 points allowed over their last ten games—keeping totals depressed down the stretch.