The team played loose in its biggest win of the season, led by Angel Reese’s double-double and Ariel Atkins’ hot hand.

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.

Chicago passed on a top rookie to land veteran guard Atkins. With Citron surging and Atkins settling in, the early returns are a wash.

An unbelievable comedy of errors and bloopers unfolded over a 14-second span in the Dallas Wings vs. Chicago Sky game.

With the rollicking momentum the WNBA is experiencing, it’s challenging to sit out a year and watch other teams pass you by. The Sparks, though Plum is at least outperforming Dominique Malonga, haven’t experienced the success they hoped for with their veteran acquisition either.