After 24 days of defeat, the Chicago Sky have finally tasted victory. This win becomes even more special as they did it without their star player, Angel Reese. The win highlighted the team’s growing depth, as four of the five starters scored in double figures. Leading the way was Elizabeth Williams, who delivered a dominant performance with 18 points on 7-of-11 shooting, along with 10 rebounds, 2 assists, and a steal.

However, the Sky still struggled with ball security, a recurring issue this season. They committed 18 turnovers in this game alone! Those miscues gave the Washington Mystics several transition opportunities and could have swung the momentum. Following this crucial win, Williams came forward to talk about this pressing matter in the post-game conference.

“Conversations were about playing with confidence,” Williams said. “It’s something Tyler talked about pregame, something we talked about in the locker room. I thought everyone did a good job, despite any turnovers or mistakes, still playing with a lot of confidence today.” While Williams showed optimism, the ongoing turnover issues have plagued the Chicago Sky throughout the season.

Their star player, Angel Reese, is the one who suffers from it the most. She has a high turnover average of 4.0 per game, one of the highest in the league. Reese berated herself over this, stating, “I’ve got to get that down, got to get that together. That’s unacceptable. And I just really have to be better.” But she isn’t the only one who suffers from it, as Caitlin Clark also has a high turnover average.

Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark suffer from one major issue

If there’s one leaderboard no player wants to top, it’s the turnovers per game list. This stat reflects a team’s vulnerability to losing possession and giving away momentum. Unfortunately for fans, both Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark currently sit atop that list, with Clark leading the league at 5.1 turnovers per game.

At first glance, the number may raise concerns. But in Clark’s case, it’s a natural byproduct of her role. As the primary ball-handler and playmaker for the Fever, she carries a high usage rate, initiating nearly every offensive possession. She also regularly plays with an aggressive, high-risk playmaking style and faces double-teams and traps the moment she crosses half-court.

On the other hand, Angel Reese faces a similar challenge. As a high-energy forward for the Chicago Sky, she’s often met with crowded lanes and tight defensive coverage whenever she attacks the rim, a key factor behind her 4.0 turnovers per game. Still, the Chi-Town Barbie more than compensates with her all-around production. Reese leads the Sky in all major categories, averaging 14.2 points, 12.6 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game.

Other notable names on the high-turnover list include some of the league’s most trusted offensive playmakers. Kelsey Plum, Chelsea Gray, and Alyssa Thomas, all vital engines for their respective teams, aren’t far behind Clark and Reese in turnovers per game. While their elevated roles naturally come with more risk, each of these players will no doubt be looking to tighten up their ball security and work their way off the list.