Angel Reese Stats Tonight: Chicago Sky superstar returns to action after 7-game absence vs Storm (Aug 19)

Chicago Sky All-Star Angel Reese returned from a seven-game absence on Tuesday to help her team against the Seattle Storm. Reese, who dealt with back issues, last played on July 29 against the Washington Mystics. With her back on the lineup, the Sky looked to end a four-game losing slump.

Reese scored her first basket in Chicago's second possession. Following a Storm turnover, the Sky raced to their end of the court led by Hailey Van Lith, who found a streaking Reese for a layup. The Chi Barbie ended the first quarter with four points and three rebounds, helping the Sky tie the Storm 20-20 after 10 minutes.

Angel Reese opened the second frame with another layup. After blocking Dominique Malonga's shot a few possessions later, Sky coach Tyler Marsh promptly gave her a breather. Chicago, which trailed 26-25 when Reese went to the bench, saw the lead increase to 41-31 when she returned. The All-Star forward grabbed one rebound but missed two shots late in the period.

The Sky fell behind 46-34 entering the halftime break.

The two-time All-Star forward helped Chicago stay within striking distance, delivering six points and two assists in the third quarter. If not for her, the Sky would have faced a larger deficit than the 66-50 disadvantage they faced entering the final frame.

The Chicago Sky played their best stretch in the fourth quarter to give the Seattle Storm a scare. Angel Reese, Ariel Atkins and Kia Nurse led the home team's last-gasp rally attempt. Nurse's 25-footer with 17.6 seconds left cut the Storm lead to 91-85.

Skylar Diggins made 1 of 2 free throws following a timeout. Nurse committed a turnover in the next possession, forcing the Sky to foul Diggins again, who went 2-for-2. Atkins sunk a desperate heave at the buzzer to make it a 94-88 Storm win.

Player	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	FG	3-PT FG	FT	+/-
Angel Reese	19	7	4	0	1	4	9-13	0-0	1-2	-2

Angel Reese and Chicago Sky are almost out of playoff race

Angel Reese's return did not stop the Chicago Sky losing streak, which the Seattle Storm extended to five games. Chicago dropped to 8-26 but still have a mathematical chance to make the playoffs. The Sky's postseason hopes, however, are no longer in their hands.

For the Sky to move past the regular season, they must win their remaining 10 games and hope for the Storm (18-18) and other contending teams to stumble. Besides Seattle, which is currently No. 8 in the standings, Chicago is also trying to catch up to the LA Sparks (16-18) and Washington Mystics (16-19).

Given these tough odds, Angel Reese will likely sit out the playoffs for the second straight year.

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