Chicago Sky Make Change After 11th Loss
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Chicago Sky Star Issues Blunt Response After 11th Loss
Chicago Sky Star Issues Blunt Response After 11th Loss. The Sky fell 83-78 to the Golden State Valkyries at Chase Center. The loss marked the Sky’s 11th defeat in 15 games this season. Chicago will face the Los Angeles Sparks on Sunday afternoon in the Eastern Conference.. A former UConn standout, Nurse began her WNBA career with the New York Liberty, where she spent three seasons and earned an All-Star nod in her second year. She later had stints with Phoenix, Seattle and Los Angeles before landing in Chicago.
The Chicago Sky came up just short of a big road win Friday night, falling 83-78 to the Golden State Valkyries at Chase Center. Despite a strong effort, Chicago couldn’t slow down the Valkyries in the final minutes.
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The loss marked the Sky’s 11th defeat in 15 games this season, placing them just above the last-place Connecticut Sun in the Eastern Conference standings.
But as in all pro sports, there’s no time to dwell. The Sky will quickly turn the page with a Sunday afternoon matchup against the Los Angeles Sparks.
After the game, veteran guard Kia Nurse delivered a clear message about the team’s mindset. The Sky’s official Instagram account shared her quote alongside the caption, “Onto the next ➡️”
Nurse spoke bluntly about the team’s need to refocus.
“The beauty of this league is that you have to have a short memory,” Nurse said. “In 48 hours, we play a whole other game, a whole other team, so you lock in on the scout and at the end of the day, you’re going out there to try to get another win.”
Chicago Sky guard Kia Nurse (11) defends© Chris Jones-Imagn Images
Nurse came off the bench and played 27 minutes, scoring 17 points, tied with Angel Reese for second most on the team. Ariel Atkins led the Sky with 20 points in 37 minutes.
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The 29-year-old guard is in her first season with Chicago. She’s started 11 games, averaging 7.4 points and 1.9 rebounds per game. A former UConn standout, Nurse began her WNBA career with the New York Liberty, where she spent three seasons and earned an All-Star nod in her second year. She later had stints with Phoenix, Seattle and Los Angeles before landing in Chicago.
During her college career under Geno Auriemma, Nurse helped UConn win back-to-back NCAA titles in 2015 and 2016.
The Sky, who continue adjusting to a new roster and coaching staff, will look to get back on track in Los Angeles.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 28, 2025, where it first appeared.
WNBA Had Six Words for Angel Reese Play in Chicago Sky Game on Sunday
WNBA Had Six Words for Angel Reese Play in Chicago Sky Game on Sunday. This marks the third and final time that these two teams will square off during the 2025 WNBA season. Chicago currently sits in 12th place in the WNBA standings after the Dallas Wings’ win on Saturday. With a win against the Sparks, the Sky will move into 10th place, just 2.5 games out of the playoff picture. The Chicago Sky are currently 4-11, while the Los Angeles Sparks are 8-7.
The Chicago Sky carried a 4-11 record into Sunday’s matchup against the Los Angeles Sparks. This marks the third and final time that these two teams will square off during the 2025 WNBA season.
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2024 All-Star forward Angel Reese dominated against the Sparks in Tuesday’s 97 to 86 victory. She recorded 18 points, 17 rebounds, six assists and four steals, and fellow second-year post player Kamilla Cardoso chipped in a career-high 27 points.
Reese followed up this performance with a 17-point, 18-rebound, two-assist game against the 8-7 Golden State Valkyries on Friday. Chicago still lost, however, by a score of 83 to 78.
Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5).David Gonzales-Imagn Images
Chicago continued their West Coast road trip with a rematch against the Sparks at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday.
Early in the first quarter, Reese blew by three-time All-Star forward Dearica Hamby for a reverse layup. The WNBA reacted to this move and basket with a quick message.
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“Tough reverse lay for Angel Reese!” the WNBA wrote. “She’s locked in EARLY ✨.”
Reese contributed six points, four rebounds, two assists and one block during the first quarter of Sunday’s game (via Karli Bell). She is averaging 11.7 points and a league-leading 12.3 rebounds per game this season.
She averaged 13.6 points and a WNBA-record 13.1 rebounds per game during her rookie campaign. Her production earned her All-Star and All-Rookie honors in 2024.
Chicago currently sits in 12th place in the WNBA standings after the Dallas Wings’ win on Saturday against the Washington Mystics. With a win against the Sparks, the Sky will move into 10th place, just 2.5 games out of the playoff picture.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 29, 2025, where it first appeared.
Chicago Sky vs. Los Angeles Sparks: TV channel, time, how to watch
The Chicago Sky and Los Angeles Sparks are both struggling in the WNBA this season. The Sky (4-11) have the league’s second-worst point differential (-10) Chicago has relied heavily on Ariel Atkins, Kamilla Cardoso and Angel Reese to carry its offense. The Sparks will look to counter the Sky’s size and tenacity with Dearica Hamby and Azura Stevens, who are averaging a combined 30.7 points, 16.3 rebounds and 1.7 blocks per game.
Neither has yet been able to do so in the early stages of the campaign.
The Sky enter Sunday’s game with a 4-11 record and the WNBA’s second-worst point differential (-10). Chicago has made just 31.4% of its 3-point shots on the season, fourth-worst in the league, though they are coming off a season-best 13 3-point makes in their Friday loss to the Golden State Valkyries.
Chicago has relied heavily on Ariel Atkins, Kamilla Cardoso and Angel Reese to carry its offense, especially with Courtney Vandersloot sidelined by a torn ACL. The trio combined for 58 points in the Sky’s 97-86 win over the Sparks on Tuesday, a game during which Reese – the lone WNBA player averaging double-digit rebounds – posted an 18-point, 17-rebound double-double.
The Sparks (5-11) will look to counter the size and tenacity of Cardoso and Reese with Dearica Hamby and Azura Stevens, who are averaging a combined 30.7 points, 16.3 rebounds and 1.7 blocks per game this season. Their defensive performance will be particularly important for Los Angeles after Cardoso had a game-high 27 points in the last meeting between these two teams.
Los Angeles’ offense will still run through veteran guard Kelsey Plum, who is averaging a team-best 20.5 points and 5.5 assists per game on the season. She broke out of a mini shooting slump in the Sparks’ 85-75 win over the Indiana Fever on Thursday, making six of 11 field goals for 21 points with six assists.
Will Plum and the Sparks be able to score enough to earn vengeance against the Sky after their recent loss, or will Atkins, Cardoso and Reese once again carry Chicago to victory? Here’s what to know about the Sky vs. Sparks matchup as each team looks to win after dropping four of its last five games.
What time is Chicago Sky vs. Los Angeles Sparks?
The Chicago Sky vs. Los Angeles Sparks game will tip off at 4 p.m. ET on Sunday, June 29 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
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Angel Reese Feels Left Out After Chicago Sky’s 11th Loss
Angel Reese Feels Left out After Chicago Sky’s 11th Loss. Chicago fell 83-78 to the Golden State Valkyries in their first-ever meeting. Reese continued her stellar season despite the loss, finishing with 17 points and 18 rebounds. The performance was her ninth double-double, reinforcing her status as one of the league’s elite rebounders. She is expected to suit up again when the Sky visit the Los Angeles Sparks on Sunday.
Chicago Sky suffered their 11th loss of the season on Friday, falling 83-78 to the Golden State Valkyries in their first-ever meeting. Valkyries veteran Kayla Thornton led the way with a career-high 29 points, while Chicago managed to keep it close behind Angel Reese’s double-double.
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Reese continued her stellar season despite the loss, finishing with 17 points and 18 rebounds across 34 minutes. The performance was her ninth double-double, reinforcing her status as one of the league’s elite rebounders. However, despite her impressive outings of late, Chicago still finds itself 4-11 and below a WNBA playoff spot.
Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5).David Gonzales-Imagn Images
Reese’s rebound dominance has made her a consistent bright spot, but her public life has also captured fan attention. On Saturday, she commented on Instagram under a post by her close friend Nabeela Idris, who is enjoying the London summer.
Nabeela, a former Texas A&M player, frequently appears on Reese’s social channels. Admitting to feeling left out while busy with her WNBA obligations, Reese dropped a simple message.
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“euro summer without me 🥺,” she wrote.
Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese makes an Instagram comment.Credit: angelreese5 / Instagram
Reese has posted heartfelt messages to her friend before and often remarks with pride and admiration. In one Instagram story from December of last year, she wrote: “I literally have the prettiest best friend in the world omg” (h/t Sportskeeda).
After falling to Golden State, Reese is expected to suit up again when the Sky visit the Los Angeles Sparks on Sunday, hoping to build on her strong individual performance and earn a crucial win for a team that desperately needs momentum.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 28, 2025, where it first appeared.
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