Angel Reese Shines Bright for Chicago Sky in Blowout Loss to Liberty

A Tough Night for the Sky Against the Unbeaten Liberty

The Chicago Sky faced a tough challenge on Tuesday night as they took on the red-hot New York Liberty, who remain undefeated this WNBA season. With an 85-66 loss, the Sky fell short against one of the league’s most dominant teams. New York, now 9-0, showcased its championship form with a complete performance led by Sabrina Ionescu.

Ionescu was outstanding, delivering 23 points in just 27 minutes. She filled the stat sheet with seven assists, four steals, and two blocks, once again proving why the Liberty are the team to beat this season.

Angel Reese Shines Bright for Chicago Sky in Blowout Loss to Liberty

Liberty’s Dominance Was Expected

The outcome was far from shocking. The Liberty entered the game with an average margin of victory of 19 points and they matched that exactly with this 19-point home win. For a Sky team that’s been struggling early in the 2025 season, the odds were stacked against them from the start.

But even in the midst of a blowout loss, Chicago found a bright spot worth celebrating.

Angel Reese’s Breakout Performance Stands Out

Rookie forward Angel Reese, the No. 7 pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, delivered her most promising performance yet. Coming into the game, Reese had been averaging just 9.1 points per game on a disappointing 30.9% shooting a noticeable dip from her college days at LSU.

However, against the Liberty, Reese flipped the script.

• 17 points and 11 rebounds

• 8-of-13 from the field (61.5%)

• One three-pointer made

• Three assists and two steals

It was also the first time this season that Reese shot over 50% from the field, and only the second time she surpassed 40%. Her efficiency, confidence, and energy were impossible to ignore.

A Glimpse of Reese's True Potential

While the Sky struggled as a team, Reese showed flashes of the high-impact player many expected her to be. Her aggressive play, improved shot selection, and defensive hustle gave fans and analysts a glimpse of her true potential.

Despite recording five turnovers a stat she'll need to clean up her overall presence on the court was a step in the right direction.

Why Reese’s Performance Matters for the Sky

In a rebuilding year for the Sky, individual development is key. Wins may be hard to come by, but performances like Reese’s give the franchise something to build around. For a team looking to establish a new identity, seeing their top rookie rise to the occasion even in a loss is a win in itself.

As the season progresses, Chicago will hope that this version of Angel Reese becomes the norm, not the exception.

Thoughts

The Liberty may have cruised to another dominant victory, but the real story for Chicago was Angel Reese’s breakout performance. If she can maintain this level of play, the Sky might just have a future star on their hands and something real to build around moving forward.