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Sun Beat Sky 94-84 to Seal Chicago’s Elimination as Reese Reaches 45 Double-Doubles

Turnovers plus a midgame ejection highlighted issues now feeding talk of an offseason roster reset.

Jul 3, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart (30) drives past Los Angeles Sparks forward Dearica Hamby (5) in the third quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images/File Photo
Angel Reese #5 and Kamilla Cardoso #10 celebrate as the Chicago Sky huddle after the game against the Minnesota Lynx at Wintrust Arena on July 12, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.
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Angel Reese #5 and Michaela Onyenwere #12 of the Chicago Sky celebrate a 91-85 win against the New York Liberty at Barclays Center on August 21, 2025 in New York City.

Overview

  • The Sun won 94-84 at Wintrust Arena, dropping Chicago to 9-27 and officially ending the Sky’s playoff hopes.
  • Connecticut led by 21 before the Sky cut the deficit to four, then Bria Hartley’s late three-pointer restored control.
  • Chicago committed 17 turnovers that became 26 Sun points and shot 15-of-26 at the free-throw line.
  • Coach Tyler Marsh was ejected two minutes into the second quarter after a no-call dispute, with Tanisha Wright finishing as acting coach.
  • Angel Reese posted 11 points and 11 rebounds for her 45th career double-double, Tina Charles recorded her 200th, and Leila Lacan left with a right-eye injury after contact with Reese that video-based reports said showed no deliberate scratch and drew no flagrant or ejection.