Tyler Marsh calls it as it is.
Chicago Sky Coach Assigns Blame for Disappointing Loss in Angel Reese's Return originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Not even Angel Reese’s return to action was enough to spare the Chicago Sky from their blushes on Tuesday night. The two-time All-Star was back in the mix after missing two straight games due to a back injury, but in the end, it was still the same result for Chicago.
Despite a respectable effort, the Sky still fell short on the road to the Washington Mystics, 103-86. This marked the Sky’s sixth straight loss and their 19th defeat in 26 games played this season.
Sky Coach Tyler Marsh Speaks Out After Tough Loss
In his postgame press conference, Sky head coach Tyler Marsh stated that the offense was not the problem for his team on Tuesday night. According to the rookie shot-caller, it was Chicago’s defensive shortcomings that led to their demise.
"I wasn't too upset at our offense tonight,” he said, via Sky beat reporter Karli Bell. “It was our defense that told the story of the game."
Marsh also highlighted his team’s interior defense as one of the most significant factors in the loss.
"We didn't do a great job at protecting the paint today and that was the difference in the game," he said.
Mystics Rookies Go Off Against Sky
Washington’s rookie duo of Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen had their way against the Sky on Tuesday. Both players registered career-high scoring marks with 28 and 22 points, respectively.
Citron went 10-of-15 from the field and 5-of-6 from beyond the arc, to go along with two rebounds, two assists, a steal and a block in 29 minutes of action. Iriafen, on the other hand, shot 8-of-14 overall, with 10 rebounds, four assists and two steals.
Together, Citron and Iriafen are the first pair of Mystics rookies to each score at least 20 points in a game, which is not a good look at all for the Sky and their defensive performance on the evening.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
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