Angel Reese will get a visit from some old friends when the Atlanta Dream host the Chicago Sky on Sunday afternoon.
Reese, the WNBA’s leading rebounder entering Saturday at 11.8 per game, played two seasons for the Sky before being traded to the Dream for two first-round picks in April.
With Atlanta, Reese has been part of a dominating frontcourt that saw the return of four-time All-Star Brionna Jones to the lineup in Friday’s 111-92 win over Toronto. Jones had six points, six rebounds and four assists in 15 minutes after being sidelined with a torn meniscus.
“She brings a big presence inside and also outside and she continues to thrive,” said Reese about Jones after the win. “She is a great leader for us.”
The Dream (15-10) have won three of their last four after a five-game losing streak and are tied for fifth in the standings. Allisha Gray is averaging a career-high 18.7 points, while Rhyne Howard leads the WNBA in steals at 2.5 per game and is second in made threes with 3.2.
Atlanta received a big boost from Naz Hillmon against Toronto as she was 8-for-8 from the field, including 4-for-4 from 3-point range, and was 4-for-4 at the free throw line, en route to a career-high 24 points.
“I think it’s just one of those things that you don’t realize until after the game,” said Hillmon about having a perfect shooting night. “I think my teammates did a great job of finding me and giving me easy, open shots. I have to credit them for making my life easy.”
Chicago (9-16) is 4 1/2 games out of the last playoff spot, but its next win will match its 2025 season total. Chicago has won two straight and is coming off a 96-82 home victory over Los Angeles on Friday.
The Sky have had to deal with the loss of star Rickea Jackson to a torn ACL in May, while Skylar Diggins has missed the last five games dealing with a previous right knee injury. Diggins told reporters Friday she was undergoing physical therapy and there was no timetable for her return.
After two seasons in Europe, rookie Sydney Taylor has given the Sky a boost, averaging 13.3 points per game and has moved into the starting lineup. Kamilla Cardoso leads the Sky with 14.2 points and 8.7 rebounds.
“We’re going into a great environment and (facing) a great team,” said Sky guard Jacy Sheldon after the win Friday. “That will be a fun game. We’re looking forward to it.”
Atlanta beat the Sky 82-75 on June 9 in the Commissioner’s Cup in Chicago. Reese had 17 points and 17 rebounds.
–Field Level Media
