Sky Star Angel Reese Misses Fifth Straight Game with Back Injury

The Chicago Sky suffered a heavy 92-70 defeat to the Indiana Fever as star forward Angel Reese missed her fifth consecutive game due to a lingering back injury. Without Reese, the Sky's offense struggled, with only two players scoring in double figures and their defense faltering against a dominant performance by Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell, who scored 26 points. Head coach Tyler Marsh emphasized that Reese is focusing on her rehab and remains day-to-day, with no concrete timetable for her return. The team, out of playoff contention at 8-22, is not rushing Reese back, prioritizing her long-term health as she remains a central figure for the franchise. Meanwhile, the much-anticipated rivalry matchup between Reese and Fever's Caitlin Clark was dampened, as both stars were sidelined by injury. Despite the Sky's struggles, Reese continues to lead the league in rebounding when healthy and is seen as a cornerstone for Chicago's future.