The Chicago Sky entered Saturday’s game against the Phoenix Mercury hoping to rebound after Tuesday’s 79-72 loss to the Mystics, where Angel Reese tallied 17 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, and a steal—continuing a recent surge after a slow start to the 2025 WNBA Season. Despite her recent strong play, the Sky have continued to struggle, and did so again on Saturday.
Blown out by Phoenix, Chicago suffered its ninth loss of the season. Perhaps more concerning was the usage of Reese, who recorded just one field goal attempt the entire game, which was a season low for the 2024 WNBA All-Star.
Reese began the second half with a spark, knocking down a rare three-pointer in the third quarter—just her third of the season.
ANGEL REESE FOR THREE
— WNBA (@WNBA) June 21, 2025
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However, as previously mentioned, this was her lone field goal attempt of the game. Sky fans were quick to call for the dismissal of head coach Tyler Marsh for his usage of Reese in this game.
"As a Chicagoan I attend for Angel, so her being iced out does not make me want to go to anymore games… they forget she’s the star," a fan wrote.
"FIRE TYLER MARSH AND JEFF!!!" one exclaimed.
"So instead of running the offense thru Angel. Marsh just decided not to do that when it worked so well past like 3 games," said another. "Then we can’t even get the starters in a rhythm cuz he waived the white flag WHILE MERCURY STILL HAS THEIRS IN."
"Fire Tyler Marsh & Jeff expeditiously," said another.
Fans were particularly upset with Marsh's decision to go away from Reese as a play initiator amid wha has been a strong stretch for her.
"So let me get this straight… Angel and Cardoso the only two players doing anything for the Sky so Marsh benched them halfway through the third. I hate this coach!" said one.
"There is a reason I’ve been saying FIRE TYLER MARSH," one added. "since Angel has been on a run these last 4games and he decides to not involve her in the offense."
"Fire Marsh and Jeff, get rid of Kia Nurse, and Banham, put Bec Allen back on the bench, limit Michaela minutes, get a PG, let Angel run point more, get Angel and Kamilla the ball, play the best players more than 25 minutes its a short game," one implored.
Reese entered Saturday’s game averaging 11.0 PPG and 11.7 RPG. However, time is starting to run out for the Sky, who own the third worst record in the league.
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