Chicago Sky fans are watching their season slip away, and the numbers tell a devastating story. A viral statistic making rounds on social media reveals just how dependent this franchise has become on Angel Reese. The harsh reality? Without their star forward, the Sky are virtually helpless, and as the 2025 WNBA season reaches its critical stretch, Chicago’s playoff hopes are hanging by the thinnest of threads.
How Bad Are the Chicago Sky Without Angel Reese?
The numbers don’t lie, and they paint a brutal picture of Chicago’s dependence on their All-Star forward. According to Polymarket Hoops, the Sky are 1-9 all-time without Reese. This season alone tells an even grimmer story – they’re 0-3 when she’s sidelined.
The Chicago Sky are 1-9 without Angel Reese. pic.twitter.com/2m7M4dihQN
— Polymarket Hoops (@PolymarketHoops) August 2, 2025
That statistic becomes even more painful when you consider what Reese brings to the court. She’s battled through a nagging back injury that forced her out of multiple games, including Friday’s crushing 73-66 loss to the Golden State Valkyries. The injury has clearly taken its toll, but Reese’s commitment to her teammates remains unwavering.
Following her performance against the Washington Mystics, where she pushed through obvious discomfort, Reese’s words revealed everything about her role in Chicago’s survival.
“It was ugly, ugly for me,” Reese said after that game where she scored a team-high 22 points. “But I tried to push through as much as I could for my teammates because I know they need me out there,” Reese added.
Angel Reese on her 11th consecutive double-double after coming back from injury and playing through contact. @Winsidr pic.twitter.com/bnTgNAPDg1
— C. C.,Esq. (@ItsCwaysWorld) July 30, 2025
The two-time All-Star’s impact goes far beyond any single game. Reese leads Chicago in scoring (14.2 PPG), rebounding (12.6 RPG), and assists (3.7 APG), while also contributing 1.5 steals per game. Few players in the league affect every possession the way she does, making her absence impossible to overcome.
Can the Sky Salvage Their 2025 Season?
The harsh reality facing Chicago becomes clearer with each passing game. At 7-20, the Sky have lost eight of their last 10 contests and find themselves in 12th place in the standings. Friday’s defeat to the Valkyries only deepened their hole, and ESPN’s Basketball Power Index now gives them just a 0.1% chance of reaching the postseason.
Even with Reese healthy and productive, the Sky face an uphill battle. Without her, that battle becomes nearly impossible. She’s compiled 17 double-doubles this season and currently sits on an 11-game double-double streak, establishing herself as one of the league’s most consistent performers. Her rapid ascent continued when she became the fifth-fastest player in franchise history to reach 750 career points, achieving the milestone in just 55 games.
However, consistency means little if Chicago can’t keep their star on the court. With only 17 games remaining, the Sky must find a way to climb out of their current seven-game losing streak, the longest active skid in the WNBA. The mathematics of their situation grows more daunting by the day.
Last season’s disappointment looms large as well. Chicago missed the playoffs with a 13-27 record in 2024-25, and their current trajectory suggests they’re headed for an even worse finish. The franchise’s repeated inability to build around Reese has left fans frustrated and questioning the organization’s direction.
For Sky supporters, the viral statistic captures their worst fears in a single number. Reese isn’t just valuable to this team – she is this team. Until Chicago can develop the depth and talent to compete without their superstar, every injury scare threatens to derail their entire season. Right now, that threat has become reality, and time is running out to change course.
