Chicago Sky Coach Sends Strong Angel Reese Message After Loss to Indiana Fever

The Chicago Sky continue to struggle, suffering a 79-52 loss to the Indiana Fever.  Chicago’s loss to the Fever forced them to 2-5 on the season. They were finally gaining traction, winning back-to-back games against the Dallas Wings before they faced off against the Fever.  After the loss to Indiana, Chicago Sky head coach Tyler Marsh responded to a question on Angel Reese’s struggles, finishing the game against the Fever with four points, 12 rebounds and two assists. Marsh mentioned that he doesn’t believe Reese struggled to make an impact against the Fever, despite shooting 28.6% from the field.

The Sky coach explained that the team needs to be better for Angel Reese, looking to help the Chicago forward succeed with the weapons around her.  “I don’t think Angel struggled tonight, I think we struggled as a team,” Marsh said. “It’s not about Angel being better for us, it’s us being better for Angel.”

Tyler Marsh on Angel Reese:

“I don’t think Angel struggled tonight, I think we struggled as a team…It’s not about Angel being better for us, it’s us being better for Angel.”

— CHGO Sky (@CHGO_Sky) June 8, 2025

Heading into the game against the Indiana Fever, Angel Reese averaged 10.0 points, 12.3 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game.  She’s struggled to find consistent success in the scoring realm, but Reese continues to establish herself as one of the best rebounders in the WNBA.  Reese has also had solid performances on the defensive end, posting 0.3 blocks and 1.8 steals per game.  Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky will attempt to bounce back from their loss to the Indiana Fever, who were playing without Caitlin Clark, on Tuesday.   The Sky are set to face the New York Liberty on Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET.