May 25, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) shoots the ball against LA Sparks forward Azura Stevens (23) and guard Julie Allemand (20) in the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Sparks' Kelsey Plum's Success Forces Strong Response From Angel Reese

Originally posted on Los Angeles Sparks on SI
By Ben Geffner | Last updated Jun 5, 2025 3:42 PM ET

Los Angeles' Kelsey Plum poured in 28 points and eight assists in a convincing 91-78 Sparks' win over the Chicago Sky on May 25.

Over half of the star guard's point total came in a crucial third-quarter sequence. She logged 17 points on 75 percent shooting in the frame alone — part of a home barrage after halftime that sealed Los Angeles' double-digit win.

Chicago's Angel Reese scored 13 points and 12 rebounds in the defeat, good for her second of three double-doubles thus far in 2025.

“I’m trying to talk basketball … nothing but basketball," Reese said postgame in response to two straight non-basketball related questions. "We’re not happy obviously, we’re not satisfied at all … we’re hungry for a win.

“Ignoring the outside [noise] but also hearing the claps and encouragement, because I know a lot of people do believe in us," she continued.

Angel Reese: “We’re not happy obviously, we’re not satisfied at all … we’re hungry for a win.” pic.twitter.com/75FHk6g0I3
— Ben Geffner (@BenGeffner) May 26, 2025

The star forward added that the Sky still have a long way to go, with a prioritization on keeping the organizational process day-by-day oriented.

The Sparks have struggled since then, dropping each of their next three games to the Atlanta Dream, Las Vegas Aces and Phoenix Mercury, respectively, with a combined point differential of 26.

However, on the flip side, the loss has certainly served as motivation to improve for the Sky.

A5 in the paint for 2️⃣‼️#skytown pic.twitter.com/EyvKM02kRm
— Chicago Sky (@chicagosky) June 1, 2025

Since beginning this season a winless 0-3, both Reese and Chicago have surged back. Following the May 25 contest, the Sky are 2-1 — with dominant back-to-back wins against the Dallas Wings to add to their resume.

Reese has combined for 33 rebounds across the impressive three-game stretch, as the Sky look to maintain the recent momentum into June.

This article first appeared on Los Angeles Sparks on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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