Angel Reese out for season with wrist injury

The Chicago Sky got a big win on Friday, but took a much bigger loss with the season-ending injury to rookie superstar Angel Reese.

The big picture: Reese hurt her wrist in the win over the L.A. Sparks and will need weeks to recover, ending her fantastic rookie campaign.

• With Reese done for the year, the Sky's playoff chances have slimmed. They are currently tied for the final playoff spot with just a handful of games remaining.

What they're saying: "I'm filled with emotions right now that I have a season-ending injury, but also filled with so much gratitude for what is next," Reese wrote on social media .

• "Through it all, I have showed that I belong in this league even when no one else believed."

Zoom in: Reese had set numerous WNBA records for her rebounding, including most rebounds in a season, most offensive rebounds and longest streak of games with 20+ rebounds.

• Reese averaged 13.6 points, 13.1 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game.
• She was in a fierce competition for the WNBA Rookie of the Year trophy with the Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark.
• She was the Sky's lone representative on the WNBA All-Star team.

Zoom out: Since Reese came to town she has captivated basketball fans with her play on the court and her style and persona off the court.

• She is a national star, securing endorsements, making celebrity appearances at Lollapalooza and even appearing at the Met Gala .
• In Chicago, she has created a huge following helping raise the profile of the Chicago Sky and the WNBA, including a frenzied atmosphere for home games at Wintrust Arena.

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