Unexpected Angel Reese Practice Video Surfaces Before Indiana Fever Game
The Chicago Sky snapped a four-game losing streak by winning two straight contests against the Dallas Wings. They now own a 2-4 record during the 2025 WNBA season with the Commissioner's Cup just around the corner.
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Their first game will be against the 2-4 Indiana Fever on Saturday. Chicago lost on opening weekend to the Fever by a score of 93-58 in a game where 2024 WNBA All-Star Angel Reese scored 12 points and grabbed 17 rebounds.
A video surfaced from Sky practice on Tuesday as they prepare to avenge their 35-point loss to the Fever. The footage showed Reese receiving a pass from rookie guard Hailey Van Lith and driving to the paint for a basket.
The nature of this footage was unexpected, as fans were surprised to see Reese working on a hook shot.
"A HOOK," one fan replied.
"Y'all wanted the Skyhook 🫣👀," another responded.
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"Ok Angel Kareem Reese with the hook shot!" a fan joked. "Once she gets that hook shot down... it's over for the rest of you!!! 😆🤣."
"Hook shot over a double team 🙂↕️," another fan chimed in.
Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5).Chris Jones-Imagn Images
Fans were also pleased to see what looks like increased defensive intensity on Reese from previous Sky practice videos.
"They're triple teaming baby goat in practice?" one fan asked. "Love to see it 🙂↕️."
"Yes, four bodies like it happens in-game," a fan pointed out.
"About time they are playing Angel in practice how teams play her," another added.
"Yes to multiple defenders, yes to outside shots!" one chimed in.
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The Sky host the Indiana Fever at Wintrust Arena in Chicago. Tipoff is set for 8:00 p.m. EST.
Related: Chicago Sky Coach Sends Hailey Van Lith Message After 0-Point Game
Related: Chicago Sky Pass Indiana Fever in WNBA Ranking After Caitlin Clark News
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 3, 2025, where it first appeared.
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