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Reese, Cardoso Propel Chicago Sky Past Sparks to End Losing Skid

The win snapped a three-game skid, underscoring the team’s defensive improvements under coach Tyler Marsh.

Angel Reese #5 of the Chicago Sky celebrates against the Phoenix Mercury during the second quarter at Wintrust Arena on June 21, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.
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Overview

  • Angel Reese recorded 18 points, 17 rebounds and six assists to notch her third double-double in four games and become the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 600 points and 600 rebounds.
  • Kamilla Cardoso scored a career-high 27 points on 10-of-15 shooting and added seven rebounds and three assists before departing for Brazilian national team duty.
  • Chicago outscored Los Angeles by a 30-17 margin in the fourth quarter and held the Sparks to 26.9 percent shooting from three-point range.
  • The Sky forced 18 turnovers and secured 36 total rebounds, reflecting a marked improvement in defensive execution and teamwork.
  • First-year head coach Tyler Marsh praised the heightened effort and intensity as the key factors in breaking the team’s three-game losing streak.