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A solid eight-game stretch hit a snag Monday night after the Sky’s leading scorer and one of their top defenders left with a leg injury.
Also, Ariel Atkins will play in Athletes Unlimited in the offseason, and Angel Reese sees results from her time in Unrivaled.
The team played loose in its biggest win of the season, led by Angel Reese’s double-double and Ariel Atkins’ hot hand.
An unbalanced slate, early tipoffs and repeated matchups have coaches frustrated. Meanwhile, the Sky are managing Angel Reese’s minutes as she takes on a bigger role.
After a miserable start to the season, perimeter shots are finally falling. And second-year forward Angel Reese is running the show.
Six wins, none over contenders, raise questions about the Sky’s roster construction.
Reese became only the second WNBA player featured on a 2K cover. Also, the team honored Allie Quigley and refocused after tempers flared on Tuesday.
Reese’s squad will face off against Team Clark on July 19 in Indianapolis.
The Sky gave up 16 second-chance points in their 81-79 loss, including in the game-deciding sequence in the final seconds.
Chicago passed on a top rookie to land veteran guard Atkins. With Citron surging and Atkins settling in, the early returns are a wash.