Concern Over Reese's Condition
During Sunday's matchup between the Atlanta Dream and the Chicago Sky, forward Angel Reese was forced to leave the court and head to the locker room following a troubling incident involving her right knee. The injury occurred early in the final quarter as Reese drove toward the basket for an open layup; her knee appeared to give way during her shooting motion.
At this time, there is no official update regarding the severity of her injury, leaving fans and the organization waiting for further medical assessment.
A Thrilling Finish in Atlanta
Despite the setback of losing Reese, the Dream managed to protect their lead. Although Atlanta had built a commanding 22-point advantage earlier in the contest, the Sky mounted a significant comeback, turning the fourth quarter into a nail-biter.
With Reese absent, the Dream relied on composure at the free-throw line to stay ahead. The game reached its climax when Jordin Canada successfully converted a layup at the final buzzer, securing a hard-fought 93-91 victory for Atlanta.
Game Context and Standings
Before her departure, Reese had contributed eight points and grabbed five rebounds against her former teammates. The effort was spearheaded by Allisha Gray, who recorded a game-high 29 points and six rebounds for the Dream.
This result marks the third consecutive win for Atlanta, helping them maintain momentum following a difficult stretch in late June. The Dream currently occupy the fifth spot in the WNBA rankings, while the Chicago Sky continue to struggle, languishing in 12th place with a record of 9-17.