On Sunday, the Chicago Sky hosted their second annual Barbie Game Day in collaboration with Mattel, celebrating Angel Reese‘s well-known nickname, Bayou Barbie. The event concluded with a 93-78 defeat to the Indiana Fever, marking another loss for the Sky and prompting fans to suggest renaming the occasion.
Without Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark in the game, the Chicago Sky endured their 18th loss of the season. A Fever supporter reacted to the Barbie-themed event by tweeting about changing its name.
“Can we rename Barbie Night since we are now 2-0 in them? Taking all suggestions!” —Fever Fan
Other fans quickly joined the conversation, proposing new titles for the event.
“Breaking: Angel Reese ‘Barbie Night’ will now be called FEVER NIGHT moving forward!” —Fan on X
The Barbie theme was a highlight at Wintrust Arena, but All-Star guard Kelsey Mitchell stole the spotlight with an impressive 35 points, including 7-of-10 from three-point range. Her teammate, All-Star Aliyah Boston, contributed a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds, while rookie Makayla Timpson added 14 points and four boards off the bench.
With Reese sidelined due to a back injury, Rachel Banham stepped up for Chicago, scoring 26 points and handing out five assists, and Kamilla Cardoso delivered 12 points along with 12 rebounds. Despite these efforts, the Sky struggled with nine more turnovers than the Fever and were heavily outscored on the bench 29-4.
If the Chicago Sky continue to host Barbie-themed game days, Angel Reese and her colleagues will likely focus on securing a victory, especially if they face Indiana Fever again under the same spotlight.
Connection Between Opponents Highlights Respect Beyond Rivalry
Although the Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever rivalry has generated intense moments, there is a clear camaraderie between certain players. After the game, a video emerged showing Sky center Kamilla Cardoso embracing Fever reserve Damiris Dantas at center court. This gesture reflects their shared history as teammates on Brazil’s national team.
Cardoso and Dantas recently represented Brazil together, contributing to the country’s silver medal at the FIBA Women’s AmeriCup 2025, underscoring their ongoing friendship despite competing for different WNBA teams.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. What caused Angel Reese’s injury?
A. “I landed on my hand after getting the and-1, and there’s a tiny crack in my bone,” Reese explained in a TikTok video shared late Sunday night. “The doctors mentioned I could choose to avoid surgery or go through with it.”
Q. Why did McDonald’s partner with Angel Reese?
A. This partnership focuses on honoring excellence and is McDonald’s first nationwide meal collaboration with a female athlete. It also highlights the upcoming stars of the future.
Q. What was Angel Reese’s injury?
A. Angel Reese had a tough night because she couldn’t play in Thursday’s game against Seattle. Right before the game began, the Sky announced she wouldn’t play due to a back injury. It’s not certain when Reese hurt her back.
Q. What did Angel Reese’s parents do?
A. Basketball is a family tradition for Angel, as both of Angel’s parents played in college. Angel’s mother took her talent to a professional level in Luxembourg. Angel shared with Just Women’s Sports in January 2023 that her mother has always been self-reliant and passed that trait on to her.