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Chicago Sky Forward Angel Reese and Los Angeles Sparks Player Rickeea Jackson got in a push match during their game on Tuesday night.
The incident took place in the first quarter of their game. Jackson and Sky Player Rebecca Allen were tied together with the loose ball. Jackson and Allen exchanged words as Reese pulled Allen away from the shrink. The WNBA judge called a double technical error on Jackson and Allen.
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Chicago Sky Forward Angel Reese, #5, and Los Angeles Sparks Frem Rickeea Jackson, #2, responds during the first half of the WinTrust Arena in Chicago on June 24, 2025. (Kamil Krzaczynski-IMAGN images)
June 24, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Sky Forward Angel Reese, #5, and Los Angeles Sparks Frem Rickeea Jackson, #2, have words during the first half of the WinTrust Arena in Chicago on June 24, 2025. (Kamil Krzaczynski-IMAGN images)
As the two continued to jaw against each other, Reese stepped in and pushed Jackson away from his teammate, resulting in Sparks’ second -year player pushing back.
Sparks star Kelsey Plum stepped in to break the crumade. Trainer and players from both teams then came to the floor to prevent the incident from escalating further.
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It looked like cooler heads would prevail. Reese and Jackson were seen embracing each other when the game was over.
Chicago won the game, 97-86, when Reese ended with a double double. She had 18 points, 17 rebounds, six assists and four steals. Kamilla Cardoso led Chicago with 27 points and seven rebounds.
Azura Stevens had 21 points for the sparks of Plum scoring 20. Jackson noted 11 points.
Chicago Sky Forward Angel Reese, #5, celebrates the team’s victory against Los Angeles Sparks in the Wintrust Arena in Chciago on June 24, 2025. (Kamil Krzaczynski-IMAGN images)
The sky improved to 4-10 on the season and the sparks fell to 4-11.
