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Chicago Sky's Angel Reese posted a delighted reaction on Twitter after playing her first game since suffering a back injury.

Unfortunately for the Sky, the Sparks won on a last-second floater by All-Star guard Kelsey Plum as time expired. When the shot went in, Los Angeles emerged victorious and eliminated two fellow WNBA teams in one fell swoop.

How to watch the WNBA Game between the New York Liberty and the Chicago Sky, as well as tip-off time and team news.

Angel Reese, who returned from a seven-game absence due to a back injury, and Ariel Atkins scored 19 points apiece for the Sky.

Though the Sky won't make the playoffs this season, they need to win games to protect their future draft capital.

Golden State Valkyries Apologize to Kate Martin Before Chicago Sky Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Kate Martin and the Golden State Valkyries looked to close out their two-game road trip with a win, taking on the Angel Reese-less Chicago Sky on Friday night.