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Chicago Sky Face Uphill Battle After Vandersloot’s Season-Ending Injury

The 2–5 squad must retool its offense around a committee approach with Hailey Van Lith set for a larger role ahead of their matchup with the Eastern Conference’s top-ranked New York Liberty.

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Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) in action during a WNBA basketball game as the Indiana Fever played the Chicago Sky in Indianapolis, Saturday, May 17, 2025. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
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The Liberty cruised passed the sky on Tuesday night.

Overview

  • Courtney Vandersloot suffered a season-ending ACL tear against the Indiana Fever and will miss the remainder of the season.
  • Head coach Tyler Marsh plans to redistribute playmaking responsibilities by committee, elevating Hailey Van Lith and sharing ball-handling duties with Ariel Atkins and Rachel Banham.
  • Angel Reese’s scoring average has dropped to 9.1 points per game and Kamilla Cardoso’s rebounding and shot-blocking numbers have declined, highlighting their overlapping roles in the frontcourt.
  • Rebecca Allen has averaged 8.2 points and 3.2 rebounds in just over 18 minutes per game but remains underutilized despite strong shooting efficiency.
  • Chicago will travel to Barclays Center to face the undefeated New York Liberty as they seek to halt a four-game losing streak.