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Reese’s Record-Setting Night and Cardoso’s Career-High Lift Sky Past Sparks

Chicago ended its skid with Reese’s milestone and Cardoso’s breakout night during a stretch of injuries and national team departures

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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Chicago Sky guard Rebecca Allen (9), guard Ariel Atkins (7), guard Courtney Vandersloot (22), center Kamilla Cardoso (10) and forward Angel Reese (5)

Overview

  • The Chicago Sky defeated the Los Angeles Sparks 97-86, snapping a three-game losing streak.
  • Angel Reese posted 18 points, 17 rebounds and six assists for her eighth double-double, becoming the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 600 points and 600 rebounds and surpassing Candace Parker for second-most double-doubles in a player’s first two seasons.
  • Kamilla Cardoso scored a career-high 27 points, including 12 in the fourth quarter, before departing for Brazil’s FIBA AmeriCup tournament.
  • Chicago has coped without veteran point guard Courtney Vandersloot, who is recovering from ACL surgery, and now faces further lineup shifts as Cardoso joins her national team.
  • Off the court, Reese’s new “Assist Barbie” nickname and her social media exchanges with Cardi B highlight her growing impact beyond basketball.