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Chicago Sky star Angel Reese exploded for a season-high 17 points on Tuesday against the New York Liberty, breaking out of her offensive slump. However, the sophomore forward failed to lead her team to a win, as Chicago suffered an 85-66 blowout loss, dropping to 2-6 on the season.
Reese added 11 rebounds, three assists and two steals, along with 17 points. She shot an impressive 8 of 13 (61.5%), also a season-high. Coming into the matchup, Reese had an underwhelming start to her second year in the league as her averages dropped to 9.1 points on 30.9% shooting in seven outings.
Her struggles finishing at the rim had seemingly worsened under Tyler Marsh, who took a new approach with Reese's usage, using her in various roles. Tuesday's performance should be relieving for him and the Sky, but it didn't impress many WNBA fans, especially after Reese got a shoutout on the league's X page.
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The Sky were down 16 points when Angel Reese scored her 15th point to achieve her season-high score. Here's how fans reacted, with one tweeting:
"The Liberty literally gave Jonquel Jones a day off because they know the Sky are a free wn."
Angel Reese gives herself 'grace'
Angel Reese is unfazed by the Sky's 2-6 start to the season and her own struggles. The sophomore forward is giving herself the 'grace' of being young and making mistakes along the way, from which she can learn. After Tuesday's loss, Reese gave a detailed insight into her mind amid a tumultuous season to reporter Scoop B. Robinson, saying:
"I just try to give myself a lot of grace, because I am young and I'm still trying to figure things out and I don't make any excuses."
Reese has caught significant flak for not showing up this season with her performances. However, the Sky have been in a transitional phase under a new first-time head coach. Chicago also continues to struggle with roster imbalance, with many voids still not filled.
The team suffered another blow before Tuesday's game as veteran starting guard Courtney Vandersloot was ruled out of the season, leaving the Sky without an experienced point guard.
