Overview

• Chicago dropped to 2-6 after an 85-66 loss to the undefeated New York Liberty, marking its seventh defeat in eight games.
• Courtney Vandersloot was ruled out for the season with a torn ACL suffered against the Indiana Fever, prompting the Sky to redistribute playmaking duties among Ariel Atkins, Rachel Banham and rookie Hailey Van Lith.
• Angel Reese delivered a season-high 17 points and 11 rebounds against New York, showcasing newfound offensive versatility with a mid-range jumper and her second career 3-pointer.
• Positional overlap between Reese and Kamilla Cardoso has strained the Sky’s offense, forcing coach Tyler Marsh to adjust lineups and seek better spacing.
• Head coach Tyler Marsh intends to address Vandersloot’s absence through a committee approach shifting playmaking responsibilities to maximize Reese’s impact.