Mystics Edge Sky 81-79 Despite Angel Reese's 22 Points, 15 Rebounds

The Chicago Sky narrowly lost to the Washington Mystics 81-79 in a tightly contested game marked by a controversial late foul call. Angel Reese led the Sky with 22 points and 15 rebounds, extending her WNBA record to six consecutive games with 15-plus rebounds, but her efforts were not enough to secure a win. Mystics center Shakira Austin scored 15 points, including two critical free throws in the final seconds that sealed Washington's victory. The game featured intense matchups and physical play, with Sky coach Tyler Marsh expressing frustration over the team's failure to box out and disputing the final foul call that led to Austin's game-winning free throws. Despite the loss, Reese remains optimistic about the team's potential and is focused on improvement, emphasizing the need to avoid letting games be decided by a single possession. The Sky currently hold a struggling 5-13 record, while the Mystics stand at 9-10, reflecting the competitive nature of their recent encounters.