Chicago Sky Faces Travel Woes After Loss to Mercury
- Angel Reese and Chicago Sky faced travel issues while returning home from Phoenix.
- They experienced delays and had to take various modes of transportation to get back.
- The team's journey back home was filled with challenges and obstacles.
The Chicago Sky experienced a challenging night on Sunday, suffering an 86-67 defeat against the Phoenix Mercury. This marked the team's third game since returning from a month-long Olympic break. Following the loss, star player Angel Reese took to social media to express her frustration about the late hour, questioning why they were still at the airport at 3:47 a.m. after the game. Teammate Diamond DeShields provided insight into the team's travel troubles, revealing that their deplaning was delayed due to the absence of their scheduled bus. DeShields shared on Instagram that the team had to navigate through the airport, retrieve their luggage, and wait outside for Ubers to take them home. She documented the experience with a video of her teammates walking through the airport at 3:11 a.m. and later posted a mirror selfie from the gym just five hours later. Despite the travel setbacks, Reese had a standout performance, scoring 19 points and achieving a career-high 20 rebounds, marking her 20th career double-double in just 27 games. This achievement sets a record for the fastest rate for a rookie in WNBA history. As Reese vies for the Rookie of the Year award against Caitlin Clark, she aims to help the Sky maintain their position in the playoff race, currently holding the eighth spot, just ahead of the Atlanta Dream.