Angel Reese and Rickea Jackson (Photo via Twitter)
Sparks were flying on Tuesday night, and Angel Reese was in the mix.
The Chicago Sky are playing in a home game against the Los Angeles Sparks. Neither of these two teams is playing well, so the frustration was already there during a tough year for both franchises.
The Sparks have a 4-10 record, and the Sky have a 3-10 record heading into Tuesday’s contest.
The Sparks selected Cameron Brink at No. 2 and Rickea Jackson at No. 4. The Sky selected Kamilla Cardoso at No. 3 and Angel Reese at No. 7.
In the first half of the game, Reese and Jackson exchanged words after a first-quarter scuffle between Jackson and Sky player Rebecca Allen.
Jackson and Allen were jockeying for a rebound when Jackson took exception to Allen’s physicality.
Reese quickly jumped in and separated her teammate.
Angel tried her best to calm down Rickea, but all she received was a push from Jackson.
Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (Brett Davis-Imagn Images)
Reese is currently averaging a double-double in the WNBA.
Before her game on Tuesday, she was the only WNBA player to achieve this feat. Her averages are 10.8 points and 11.5 rebounds per game.
The only thing she needs to work on is her shooting percentage, which is really down from last year.
The WNBA world was left in shock last night as an intense altercation erupted during the highly anticipated matchup between the Chicago Sky and the Los Angeles Sparks. The game, which had been closely contested up to that point, took a dramatic turn when Angel Reese of the Sky and Rickea Jackson of the Sparks became involved in a heated confrontation that quickly spiraled out of control.
Midway through the third quarter, tensions flared following a hard foul under the basket. Words were exchanged, and in a matter of seconds, both Reese and Jackson were seen throwing punches at each other. The benches cleared as teammates and coaches rushed onto the court, trying desperately to separate the two players and restore order.
Fans in the arena and those watching at home were left stunned as chaos erupted mid-game. Social media immediately lit up with reactions, as clips of the brawl went viral within minutes. Many described the scene as one of the most shocking moments in recent WNBA history.
Referees halted play for nearly 15 minutes while security and officials worked to regain control. Both Angel Reese and Rickea Jackson were ejected from the game, and league officials have announced that further disciplinary action is pending as they review footage of the incident.
Players and coaches from both teams addressed the media after the game, expressing regret over the events that transpired. “Emotions were running high, but there’s no place for that in our game,” said one veteran player. “We have to be better, both as competitors and as role models.”
The WNBA is expected to issue statements and possible suspensions in the coming days. Meanwhile, fans and analysts continue to debate the incident, its impact on both teams, and what it means for the league moving forward.
As the dust settles, one thing is clear: this Sky vs. Sparks game will be remembered for years to come—not for the basketball, but for the chaos that erupted on the court.
