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The Chicago Sky opened their 2025 WNBA campaign with high expectations but were quickly brought back down to earth in a humbling loss to the Indiana Fever.
Despite the presence of star rookies Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso, the Sky fell 92-71 in a game that exposed lingering offensive concerns and an urgent need for adjustments.
While Caitlin Clark stole the show with a triple-double-20 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists, and four blocks-Reese did her part, putting up 12 points and grabbing 17 rebounds in a gritty double-double.
Still, her individual effort couldn’t cover up a broader issue. The Sky turned the ball over 17 times, and Indiana converted those into 25 points. Their offense lacked fluidity, as the team shot just 29.1% from the floor and went a cold 6-for-27 from three.
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Head coach Tyler Marsh was candid postgame about the disappointing performance. “It’s hard to come back from when you put yourself in a hole with turnovers, and we missed some easy ones early on and they capitalized on those tonight,” he said.
Expanding Reese’s role, anchoring Cardoso in the paint
Rather than overreact, Marsh is taking a long-term view, emphasizing patience and development. At the core of his updated plan are Reese and Cardoso-two players he intends to build around with clearly defined roles.
“Her and Kamilla, getting them comfortable with being on different areas of the floor. I think that’s a huge priority for us and has been,” Marsh said.
The approach involves pushing Reese beyond the typical paint-bound forward mold. Marsh is encouraging her to handle the ball more, operate in space, and create plays.
That shift was already visible in the opener, with Reese bringing the ball up and initiating offense. Before growing into a dominant post player, she played guard in high school-a skillset she hasn’t forgotten despite a leg injury at Maryland that reshaped her role.
“When I went to Maryland, I was a player for the team and did what I needed to do. When I went to LSU, I was a player that did what the team needed and got to a championship, as people can see,” Reese said via Chicago State of Mind Sports.
That same adaptability is being tested again in Chicago. With Courtney Vandersloot unavailable, Marsh has asked Reese to even take some point guard reps. “Coach emphasized, ‘I need you to play point guard sometimes.’ I’m willing to do whatever it is for the team,” she said.
Meanwhile, Cardoso, fresh off a dominant overseas stretch in China where she averaged 20.2 points and 11 rebounds, is being locked into her role as the defensive anchor at the five. Her physicality and shot-blocking give the Sky a strong interior presence as Reese stretches the floor.
Chicago’s loss may have highlighted their flaws, but it also clarified their path forward. With a versatile forward like Reese willing to do it all, and Cardoso holding down the paint, Marsh is setting the stage for a more dynamic and flexible offense.
It may take time for the pieces to click, but once they do, the Sky’s foundation looks promising.
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