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Despite the loss, the return of Reese was a major positive for the Sky. In addition to her 19 points, she also added seven rebounds, four assists and a block. She shot 9-of-13 and logged 26 minutes in her return from injury.
But they still brought back star forward Angel Reese on Tuesday after she had missed seven games due to a back injury. Although the Sky lost to the Seattle Storm, 94-88, Reese picked up right where she left off. She hit nine of her 13 shot attempts to score 19 points, and she also added seven rebounds, four assists and one block in 26 minutes.
The Seattle Storm looks to strengthen its grasp on the No. 8 seed in the WNBA playoffs on Tuesday at Wintrust Arena to take on the Chicago Sky.
Chicago Sky Coach Reveals Who's to Blame After Fourth Straight Loss originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Angel Reese has been missing from the Chicago Sky lineup since July 29, forcing head coach Tyler Marsh into several changes. The Sky have the longest losing streak in the WNBA. Chicago has lost four straight games, all of which have come with Reese on the sidelines.
Angel Reese, who returned from a seven-game absence due to a back injury, and Ariel Atkins scored 19 points apiece for the Sky.
Chicago enters a matchup against New York after losing six straight road games. Thursday's game is the third meeting of the season between the two teams.
Though the Sky won't make the playoffs this season, they need to win games to protect their future draft capital.