Chicago Sky player Ariel Atkins earned praise for her passionate defense of Angel Reese amid controversial questions from media.

Angel Reese Makes Chicago Sky Admission After Another Blowout Loss originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky lost a second straight game in blowout fashion on Tuesday, with the New York Liberty leading from start to finish for the 85-66 win.

Angel Reese’s 30th career double-double came in her 42nd game — the fewest needed to reach the mark in WNBA history.

The Chicago Sky (2-5) travel to face the undefeated New York Liberty (8-0) on Tuesday night in a Commissioner's Cup matchup at Barclays Center.

In February, the Sky acquired Atkins from Washington in exchange for Sonia Citron, a 2027 first-round swap and a 2027 second-round pick

The game will air on ESPN at 8 p.m. ET with streaming options available as New York puts its perfect record on the line.

The defending WNBA champions are back in action Chicago Sky come to visit the New York Liberty at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. The Liberty are still one of two undefeated squads remaining this season along with the other 2024 WNBA Finals participants the Minnesota Lynx.

The Chicago Sky’s historic first game at the United Center ended with a 79-52 loss to the Indiana Fever — and an injury to Courtney Vandersloot.