The Chicago Sky’s official social media account on X took a victory lap after Angel Reese overpowered the Indiana Fever on Sunday, trolling the first-year WNBA forward’s many critics.

Using de facto social media sarcasm font, Chicago wrote, “‘“bUt wHy dO ThE ChIcAgO SkY HaTe tHe fEvEr? ThEy pLaY ToO HaRd. tHeY TaLk tOo mUcH. ThEy sHoUlD’Ve lEt tHeM WiN fOr ThE sAkE oF—’

“*transmission ends* … anyways, back to our original programming: WE DON’T CARE BOUT NONE OF THAT. SKY ON TOP.”

Additionally, Sky forward Brianna Turner wrote, “Angel Reese. 25 points, 16 rebounds, but most importantly a Win. Make sure the apology is just as loud as the disrespect.”

After a tumultuous few weeks when Chicago’s record plummeted, Reese has led the way in consecutive victories over the Dallas Wings and Fever. The ex-LSU post player racked up a 16-point, 18-rebound stat line against Dallas, then bettered that effort by amassing 25 points and 16 rebounds against Indiana.

She now has eight consecutive double-doubles – a WNBA rookie record – and averages nearly two steals per contest.

Angel Reese credited her team’s mentality for a win over the Indiana Fever. ( Image: Getty Images)

As the subject of constant scrutiny, especially from a legion of critics who have opposed her since college, Reese has admitted that she sometimes feels the weight of pressure on her shoulders. Still, she’s managed to produce a stellar rookie season that’s shattered most expectations after she went No. 7 at the 2024 WNBA Draft.

“We just had each other’s back,” Reese said after Chicago’s comeback win on Sunday. “We did whatever it took to win. And we all know what our roles [are]. We’ve gone over what everyone’s role is and said, ‘This is what you need to do.’ … The expectations are high, and you know if you let the team down what that comes down to.

“So just being able to be there for your teammates, and doing whatever you’re doing [well], it’s effective for everybody.”

After her outstanding showing against the Fever, Reese received high praise from teammate Kamilla Cardoso. “I’m just so excited,” Cardoso said. “Our future is bright, and I’m just so proud of [Angel] and everything that she’s doing out there.”

The Sky (6-9) must retain focus with challenging matchups against the defending champion Las Vegas Aces and upstart Minnesota Lynx on the horizon.

Las Vegas recently got guard Chelsea Gray back from injury in a massive boost for head coach Becky Hammon, while Minnesota leads the Western Conference with a 13-3 record, buoyed by ferocious defense.