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Reese’s Double-Double and Cardoso’s 27 Propel Sky Over Sparks

Chicago halted its three-game slide with Reese’s dominant rebounding paired with Cardoso’s 27-point outburst.

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

  • Chicago Sky secured a 97-86 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks at Wintrust Arena on June 24.
  • Kamilla Cardoso recorded a career-high 27 points with seven rebounds and three assists.
  • Angel Reese tallied 18 points, 17 rebounds, six assists and four steals for her third double-double in four games, leading the league with 11.9 rebounds per game and becoming the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 600 points and 600 rebounds.
  • After falling behind by 12 points in the first quarter, Chicago outscored Los Angeles 30-17 in the fourth period to clinch the comeback.
  • Despite crediting Lisa Leslie’s mentorship for her growth, Reese said the team had grown “tired of getting cussed out” by coach Tyler Marsh’s staff.