The Chicago Sky made a statement on Sunday afternoon, riding a commanding performance by Angel Reese to a 78–66 victory over the Connecticut Sun in a Commissioner’s Cup contest at Mohegan Sun Arena. Reese led the way with 11 points,

It’s been a tough start to the season for Angel Reese and the Sky. With Chicago sitting near the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings at 2-6, Sky general manager Jeff Pagliocca said the team “needs more” out of its second-year pro.

A lighthearted social media exchange between Chicago Sky's Angel Reese and Kahleah Copper escalated, revealing underlying tensions. The online spat followed a tough loss for Reese and her team, who are currently facing heavy criticism.

The Chicago Sky entered Sunday's game against the Connecticut Sun riding a three-game losing streak. Coming in with just two wins on the season, both of which came against the 1-11 Dallas Wings, Chicago has not started its 2025 WNBA campaign well.

"Luckily I'm around amazing women every day that love each other," Reese said. "We genuinely love each other."

As Reese struggles early in the season, the expectations around her are louder, and more complicated, than most.

Angel Reese continues to be one of the most divisive figures in sports. The Chicago Sky forward is off to a shaky start to the season, averaging a double-double but shooting just 35% from the floor on a team in the basement of the Eastern Conference.

Angel Reese captured a national championship and never lost more than two games in a row during a four-year college career. She and Caitlin Clark helped lead women's basketball to new heights with a rivalry that gripped the nation.