Courtney Vandersloot’s big finish helps the Chicago Sky beat the Minnesota Lynx 82-78

MINNEAPOLIS — Courtney Vandersloot scored five of her 16 points in the final 38 seconds, and the Chicago Sky held off the Minnesota Lynx 82-78 on Saturday night.

Vandersloot hit a 3-pointer to give the Sky (2-1) an 80-76 lead with 38 seconds left and added two free throws 15 seconds later. She also had 11 assists.

Emma Meesseman finished with 17 points, seven rebounds and seven steals for the Sky. Azura Stevens added 14 points, and Candace Parker had 11 points.

Reserve Nikolina Milic topped the Lynx (0-4) with 18 points. Sylvia Fowles had 16 points and 11 rebounds, and Moriah Jefferson finished with 16 points and five assists.