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Angel Reese's Chicago Sky defeated the LA Sparks 97-86 on Tuesday at Wintrust Arena in Chicago.
Reese finished with 18 points, 17 rebounds, six assists and four steals. She shot 6-for-12 in 33 minutes. Kamilla Cardoso led the Sky with a career-high 27 points on 10-for-15.
With the win, the Sky snapped their three-game losing skid and improved to 4-10. Meanwhile, the Sparks' (4-11) losing streak has reached four games.
Reese's production has dipped early in her second WNBA season. She is averaging 10.8 points and 11.5 rebounds on 37.4% shooting through 13 games this season. In 2024, she put up 13.6 ppg and 13.1 rpg on a 39.1% clip.
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On Tuesday, Reese played eight and a half minutes in the opening quarter and had two points, four rebounds and two assists on 1-for-3. She also had a steal and a turnover. The Sky trailed 29-17 after one.
Reese finished the first half with four points, four rebounds, four assists and two steals. She shot 2-for-5 in 12 and a half minutes. Chicago outscored LA 25-19 in the second quarter to trim the lead to six (48-42) at halftime.
Reese had nine points, five rebounds and an assist in the third quarter to add to her total. She went perfect from the field (4-for-4) and the free-throw line (1-for-1). Chicago trailed by two (69-67) after three quarters.
The Sky outscored the Sparks 30-17 in the fourth quarter. Reese grabbed eight rebounds to go along with five points, two steals and an assist. Reese played the entire second half.
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Angel Reese comments on figuring out adjustments under first-year coach Tyler Marsh
Before the Chicago Sky battled the LA Sparks on Tuesday, Angel Reese spoke to reporters about adjusting to the system of first-year coach Tyler Marsh.
"Just taking my time and really being patient with that," Reese said. "I think it's just game by game, figuring out what my team needs. At the end of the day, we're just trying to get a win. That's the most important thing right now."
Marsh replaced Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Teresa Weatherspoon, who went 13-27 in her lone season as Sky coach. Several fans have called for Marsh's firing amid Chicago's struggles early this season.
The Sky return to action on Friday against the Golden State Valkyries at Chase Center in San Francisco.
