The road has been far from ideal this season for the Chicago Sky in the WNBA. Currently sitting near the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings, Angel Reese’s squad will be looking for a win that can help them close out the regular season with some dignity — and shift their focus to what’s next with renewed energy.
While it may not be the sole reason the team currently finds itself near the bottom of the standings, a series of injuries to key players has certainly been a factor throughout significant stretches of the season.
Reese, a key piece in Tyler Marsh’s system, has been sidelined recently due to a back injury, though she is expected to be available and suit up alongside her teammates today.
According to Christian Conway of Winsidr, and later reported on ESPN.com, the former LSU star has been listed as probable, making it likely she’ll see some minutes on the court in one of the final games of the regular season.
Angel Reese #5 of the Chicago Sky reacts against the New York Liberty.
What’s behind Angel Reese’s recent absence?
In a significant development for the Chicago Sky, star forward Angel Reese has made her return to the court after a back injury forced her to the sidelines. Reese had been out of commission since July 29, missing seven consecutive games while dealing with the ailment.
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The absence was a major blow for the Sky, who went 1-6 without her. She made her highly anticipated return on August 19 against the Seattle Storm.
Chicago Sky upcoming games
With the goal of finishing the regular season on a strong note, these are the upcoming challenges Tyler Marsh’s squad will face moving forward:
- Saturday, August 23 – vs. Connecticut Sun at Wintrust Arena (Chicago)
- Monday, August 25 – vs. Las Vegas Aces at Wintrust Arena (Chicago)
- Thursday, August 28 – @ Phoenix Mercury at PHX Arena (Phoenix)
- Saturday, August 30 – @ Seattle Storm at Climate Pledge Arena (Seattle)
- Wednesday, September 3 – vs. Connecticut Sun at Wintrust Arena (Chicago)
