Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese didn\u2019t play for the entirety of Sunday\u2019s game against the Las Vegas Aces \u2014 for two different reasons.<\/p>\n
The Sky suspended Reese for the first half<\/a> for \u201cstatements detrimental to the team\u201d that she made Tuesday in an interview with the Tribune<\/a>. Reese sat on the bench while serving the suspension.<\/p>\n Shortly before the second half began, the Sky ruled out Reese for the remainder of the game with a back injury. She wasn\u2019t listed on the injury report in the lead-up to Sunday\u2019s game and participated in the shootaround. She wore a compression wrap on her back during pregame warmups at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.<\/p>\n The Sky lost 80-66 as the Aces extended their franchise-record winning streak to 14 games. A\u2019ja Wilson had 31 points and 11 rebounds for the Aces (28-14).<\/p>\n Rachel Banham and Michaela Onyenwere scored 12 points apiece to lead the Sky (10-32). Kamilla Cardoso had 10 points and 15 rebounds for the Sky, who also were missing Ariel Atkins (back).<\/p>\n Sky coach Tyler Marsh said after the game that Reese informed the coaching staff she was experiencing back discomfort during pregame. After consulting with the medical staff, the Sky opted to hold out Reese \u201cto be as cautious as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n Marsh said the team is uncertain whether Reese will be available for the final two games of the season Tuesday in Las Vegas and Thursday at Wintrust Arena against the New York Liberty.<\/p>\n