Sky Hold on to Beat Fever for Sixth Straight Win
Reese's Career Night Leads the Way
CHICAGO -- Angel Reese scored a career-high 25 points and grabbed 16 rebounds to help the Chicago Sky overcome a 15-point deficit in the third quarter and beat the Indiana Fever 88-87 on Friday night.
Dramatic Finish
The Sky trailed 65-50 with 3:17 left in the third quarter, but they went on a 20-2 run to tie the game at 70-70 with 7:52 remaining in the fourth. Indiana regained the lead, but Reese's layup with 1:01 remaining gave Chicago the lead for good.
The Fever had a chance to tie the game in the final seconds, but Victoria Vivians' three-pointer was off the mark.
Reese's Dominance
Reese was unstoppable in the paint, shooting 11-of-18 from the field and grabbing 10 offensive rebounds. She also dished out four assists.
"I just wanted to be aggressive and help my team win," Reese said. "I knew I had to bring my all tonight, and I'm glad I was able to contribute."
The victory was the Sky's sixth straight, and it moved them to 10-4 on the season. The Fever fell to 4-10.
Conclusion
In a thrilling game that came down to the final seconds, the Sky showed their resilience and determination. Reese's career night was a major factor in the victory, and she is quickly becoming one of the best young players in the WNBA.
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