The Connecticut Sun and Chicago Sky are already having quite a forgettable WNBA season. Suffering some huge losses this year, both teams are currently stranded as the two bottom-placed outfits. Thus, when these two faced off against each other, fans did not expect a lot of excitement from the game. However, with the game becoming a heated affair, Sky’s Ariel Atkins ended up on the receiving end. And Angel Reese was quick to stand up for her teammate.
Playing in the Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut made merry. Putting up a spirited show, the Sun defeated Chicago with a scoreline of 71-62. But it was not the actual basketball moments that made the news. Instead, as many as three ejections kept the fans on their toes. And this made Reese get involved as well.
Angel Reese Comes In Support Of Ariel Atkins
Tempers flared significantly as the Sun vs. the Sky game reached a pivotal point. At one point during the game, Sky’s Rebecca Allen had a tussle for the ball with Sun’s Bria Hartley. In the process, the duo tangled, causing the players to lose their tempers. During the altercation, Hartley pushed Allen to the floor. On the way down, Allen grabbed Hartley’s jersey, which resulted in a heated exchange between the two.
But this was not the end of the drama. Even before the dust between the two settled, Ariel Atkins decided to step up. She came charging in to defend her teammate Allen. And as a result, the confrontation ignited once again. With the situation going out of hand, the officials intervened and quickly ejected all three involved in the tussle.
ARIEL A REAL ONE. BEEN.
— Angel Reese (@Reese10Angel) August 13, 2025
Meanwhile, Reese witnessed all of this sitting on the sidelines. While she could not play a part in the game, the Sky star seemed proud of Atkins. Taking to her social media, Reese posted on X saying, “ARIEL A REAL ONE. BEEN.” Surely, this clearly shows how much Reese appreciated Atkins standing up for her teammate despite her ejection. Now, such a comment might seem like a controversial one from Reese. But this is not Reese’s first time involved in controversies this season.
Angel Reese Faces Fans’ Backlash Over Brittney Sykes Comment
Reese played her last WNBA game back on July 29. Missing the entire August till now, fans and critics are wondering when they would be able to see the 23-year-old back in action. However, with the Sky struggling this season, they do want Reese to come back soon. And the head coach did have an update to share. However, her injury has not stopped her from commenting on controversial lines on social media.
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Recently, Brittney Sykes left the Washington Mystics with a heartfelt note on Instagram. And although she praised her former team, Sykes ended her statement saying, “P.S.: making decisions for yourself is a hell of a liberating feeling,” Commenting on the post, Reese said, “heavy on the PS. love you slimskiiii.” This immediately sent off speculations about whether Chi-Town Barbie is going to leave Chicago.
Surely, the 23-year-old has created a buzz with her comment. But for the time being, her coming back will be a huge morale booster for the team. But with the 23-year-old’s back injury bothering her, the possibilities are looking quite slim. Thus, with a lot of anticipation, fans are now eager to see when Chi-Town Barbie returns.