Angel Reese Teammates Get Injury As Sky Falls To Lynx In Home Stand

Atkins exited just before halftime with an injury on her leg, but it was clear she was feeling pain and concern after she fell following a drive to the hoop. It was not long before it was confirmed she would not be returning and her status is undetermined. Atkins played only 15 minutes and had just two points. She was the first among Angel Reese’s teammates to fall to an injury.

Onyenwere then got injured later in the game as she collided with teammate Kamilla Cardoso while setting a screen. Onyenwere was pushed to the ground and was obviously distraught and had some pain. Medical staff came to see Onyenwere and helped her off the ground. Prior to the hit, Onyenwere had contributed to the game eight points, five rebounds, and two assists in 21 minutes. 

Sky head coach Tyler Marsh confirmed afterwards that Onyenwere did not have a serious concussion and that she will be able to come back to recover without any other impact. 

The Lynx received great play from their two superstars, Napheesa Collier and Courtney Williams. Collier was the high scorer with 29 points, capped off with a three-pointer at the buzzer at the end of the third quarter. Collier was also 11 for 11 from the free throw line. 

Williams added 18 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists. Other key contributions from the Lynx were Kayla McBride and Bridget Carleton ,especially in the second half of the game.

Angel Reese Records Ninth Consecutive Double-Double

Chicago Sky star Angel Reese once again made headlines as she set yet another milestone in her career this season. Following her game against the Minnesota Lynx, despite ending in a loss, Reese logged her ninth double-double in a row.

Reese delivered 22 points, 10 rebounds, and three assists during her most recent game against the Lynx. This marked the ninth time in a row that she recorded a double-double. So far, she has had 17 double-double games out of 21 games she has played so far this season.

Earlier this season, Reese also managed to pass Tina Charles as the fastest player in the league to reach 500 career points AND 500 career rebounds.

Angel Reese, who is also an LSU Tigers alum, is currently averaging, for the last nine games she played, 18.1 points per game and 14.8 rebounds.