The Chicago Sky fell to a 7-16 record in the 2025 WNBA season following their 91-68 defeat to the Minnesota Lynx on Tuesday evening. The team remains in 11th place in the league standings, trailing the final playoff spot held by the Washington Mystics by four games. In this context, the latest Angel Reese injury update has raised concerns about the team’s future performance.
Key Players’ Performances in Recent Game
Minnesota Lynx’s Napheesa Collier, a contender for MVP, led her team with 19 points, eight rebounds, four blocks, and four assists. For the Sky, veteran guard Kia Nurse was the top scorer with 16 points and also contributed eight rebounds. Second-year forward Kamilla Cardoso added her third double-double of the season, scoring 10 points alongside 10 rebounds. Angel Reese, a two-time All-Star, also achieved her 10th consecutive double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds.
Details of Angel Reese’s Back Injury and Team Status
Angel Reese missed the final game before the All-Star break due to a leg injury, which head coach Tyler Marsh described as precautionary. Reese participated in the All-Star Game and played in the recent loss to the Lynx despite that earlier issue. However, on Wednesday, Chicago Sky reporter Karli Bell revealed that Reese had been listed as questionable due to a new back injury. This development was unexpected and adds uncertainty to her availability moving forward.
“Chicago Sky Status Report: Ariel Atkins (leg) OUT. Michaela Onyenwere (knee) OUT. Angel Reese (back) QUESTIONABLE,”
Karli Bell reported.
Angel Reese’s Impact on the Sky Amid Injury Concerns
Reese has been vital to the Sky’s performance this season, averaging a career-high 13.8 points and 3.7 assists per game. Additionally, her 12.5 rebounds per game lead the WNBA for the second consecutive season. Alongside injuries to key players like Ariel Atkins and Michaela Onyenwere, Reese’s questionable status places additional pressure on the team’s depth and competitive chances.
Upcoming Game and Outlook
The Chicago Sky will look to bounce back as they host the Seattle Storm, currently holding a 14-10 record, at Wintrust Arena on Thursday. The game is set to tip off at 8:30 p.m. ET. How Reese’s injury situation develops will be crucial for the Sky’s efforts to improve their standing and fight for a playoff berth in the remaining season.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. What caused Angel Reese’s injury?
A. “I fell on my hand during the and-1 play, landing awkwardly and causing a small crack in my bone,” Reese explained in a TikTok video posted late Sunday night. “The doctors said I can choose to either skip surgery or undergo the procedure.”
Q. Did Angel Reese get a degree?
A. Reese studied interdisciplinary subjects at Louisiana State University and focused on communication at the University of Maryland, College Park. She earned her degree from LSU in Interdisciplinary Studies, emphasizing Communication Studies, Leadership Development, and Psychology.
Q. What did Angel Reese’s parents do?
A. Basketball is a family tradition because both of Angel’s parents played in college. Angel’s mom even played professionally in Luxembourg. “She’s always been independent and taught me to be the same,” Angel told Just Women’s Sports in January 2023.