Without Angel Reese, Can the Chicago Sky Still Make the WNBA Playoffs?

The Chicago Sky's Title Defense Takes a Hit

The Chicago Sky's quest to defend their WNBA title has been dealt a major blow with the season-ending injury to star forward Angel Reese. Reese, who was averaging 16.5 points and 10.2 rebounds per game, suffered a torn ACL in her left knee during the Sky's game against the Dallas Wings on July 20.

The loss of Reese is a significant setback for the Sky, who are currently 13-10 and in third place in the Eastern Conference. Reese was the team's leading scorer and rebounder, and her absence will leave a big hole in the lineup.

Can the Sky Overcome the Loss of Reese?

The Sky have a talented roster, but it remains to be seen if they can overcome the loss of Reese. They will need other players to step up and fill the void, and they will need to find a way to improve their defense, which has been a weakness all season.

The Sky have a tough schedule down the stretch, with games against the Las Vegas Aces, Seattle Storm, and Connecticut Sun still to come. They will need to win a majority of these games to have a chance at making the playoffs.

The Sky's Playoff Chances

The Sky's playoff chances are now in jeopardy following the loss of Reese. They are currently in third place in the Eastern Conference, but they are just one game ahead of the fourth-place New York Liberty and two games ahead of the fifth-place Atlanta Dream.

The Sky will need to finish in the top four in the Eastern Conference to make the playoffs. They have a tough schedule remaining, but they have the talent to make it happen. However, without Reese, it will be an uphill battle.