Chicago Sky Face Major Backlash for Announcement Moments After Loss to Indiana Fever
Chicago Sky Face Major Backlash for Announcement Moments After Loss to Indiana Fever originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The Chicago Sky had a prime opportunity to redeem themselves on Saturday night from their season-opening blowout loss to the Indiana Fever, as they hosted the Fever at the United Center. Indiana was without Caitlin Clark, Sophie Cunningham, and even their head coach Stephanie White, who was out for personal reasons.
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Yet, the Sky turned in one of their worst performances of the season, scoring just 52 points as a team and losing by 27. The defeat dropped them to 2–5 on the season, while the Fever improved to 4–4 overall, with Clark potentially returning later this week.
However, backlash followed moments after the game when the Sky posted their usual 'Player of the Game' graphic—an honor they award to someone on the roster.
This time, they chose Rebecca Allen, who had eight points, two rebounds, and one assist. Fans were quick to criticize the post, questioning why a 'Player of the Game' was being named after a 27-point loss in a game where there were virtually no positives.
"An 8pts player is your player of the game. It shows you how bad your team is. Very terrible. The first time I have seen a team play a game without a single double digit scorer," a fan said.
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Someone else added, "Coulda just gone without player of the game this time around."
Another fan posted, "You lost by 27 and got the nerve to have a player of the game...hahah."
"This is one of those times that you don't give a player of the game unless you want to give it to someone from the other team," a fan shared.
One more fan commented, "Do you really need to announce a player of the game for a 27 point loss?"
Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5)© Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
No one on the Sky roster scored in double figures. Star forward Angel Reese finished with four points and 12 rebounds on 2-for-7 shooting from the field, while veteran guard Courtney Vandersloot was carried off the court with a knee injury.
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Losing Vandersloot would be a significant blow this early in the season for a Chicago team that has already faced immense struggles.
Related: Courtney Vandersloot and Wife Allie Quigley Make Major Mother's Day Announcement
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 8, 2025, where it first appeared.
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