Angel Reese Nearing Punishment From WNBA
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Reese has been a positive contributor for Chicago this year, averaging 13.8 points, 12.5 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game. The two-time All-Star is officially listed as questionable against Seattle per the Sky’s injury report, and her status will be closely monitored in the hours leading up to tip-off.
Before the All-Star break, the Sky suffered a 37-point home loss to the Atlanta Dream at Wintrust Arena. On Tuesday, after five days off, the Sky lost 91-68 to the Lynx in Minnesota.
The Storm stayed ahead of Chicago throughout the game, taking a 39-26 halftime lead and never looking back. The team was led by Skylar Diggins, who had 21 points, seven rebounds, three assists and two blocks. She also shot 7-of-14 overall, 3-of-6 from three-point range and was a perfect 4-of-4 from the free throw line.
See the look and TikTok dance the WNBA star felt compelled to post after the Chicago Sky got destroyed at home to the Seattle Storm, 95-57.
It’s been a WNBA season to forget so far for the Chicago Sky The franchise sits 11th in the WNBA standings with a dismal 7-14 record that matches the Dallas Wings for joint second-worst
Angel Reese entered the All-Star break playing the best basketball of her young career, but was unable to pick up where she left off in the Chicago Sky's first game back on Tuesday, a 91-68 loss to the league-leading Minnesota Lynx.
According to WNBA reporter Karli Bell, Reese entered the day as questionable and was considered a game-time decision for the matchup against the Storm. Moments before the game, Reese came out of the tunnel in street clothes and the Sky officially ruled her out of the matchup.
Angel Reese has embraced the point-forward label she gained entering her second season with the Chicago Sky, living up to coach Tyler Marsh’s vision.
The Sky star forward has been dealing with a lingering leg injury since before the All-Star break which could be cause for concern
It’s no coincidence that Angel Reese sat out on the same night that the Chicago Sky suffered their worst defeat of the season. This came in the form of a 95-57 blowout loss against the Seattle Storm at Wintrust Arena on Thursday night.
Misread at times, Reese's constant communication is key to her growth. As she elevates her playmaking, her teammates are encouraging her to shoot with confidence.