Angel Reese, Chicago Sky
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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.
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.
Reese looked fine on Tuesday as Chicago suffered a 91-68 blowout loss to the Minnesota Lynx, posting an 11-point, 11-rebound double-double. It is unclear exactly when Reese sustained the injury, but it has now placed her status against Seattle in jeopardy.
As Clark remains sidelined by a right groin injury with "no timetable" for a return, the Indiana Fever added some temporary depth by signing the 6-foot-2 Australian forward, who appeared in five games for the Golden State Valkyries in June.
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 Seattle Storm need to right the ship after an ugly 87-63 loss to Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings. Their road game against the Chicago Sky on Thursday g
It is unclear when exactly Reese sustained the back issue. The 6-foot-3 forward looked fine on Tuesday as she put up an 11-point, 11-rebound double-double in Chicago’s loss to the Minnesota Lynx, but she was suddenly listed as questionable to play leading into Thursday’s contest.