Angel Reese and Rickea Jackson Clash in Heated WNBA Shoving Match During Sky-Sparks Game

A heated moment flared up on the court Tuesday night as Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese and Los Angeles Sparks player Rickea Jackson engaged in a shoving match during their game. The tension ignited in the first quarter when Jackson and Sky’s Rebecca Allen tangled over a loose ball, exchanging sharp words. As Reese stepped in to pull her teammate away, a push from her led to a retaliation from Jackson, escalating the situation momentarily.

Officials quickly intervened, issuing double technical fouls to Jackson and Allen, while Sparks veteran Kelsey Plum and players from both sides worked to cool things down. Thankfully, the drama didn’t overshadow the game entirely, and by the final buzzer, Reese and Jackson were seen sharing a reconciliatory hug—a sign that competitive fire doesn’t always burn bridges.

On the scoreboard, Chicago Sky clinched a solid 97-86 victory, improving to 4-10 on the season, while the Sparks dropped to 4-11. Reese delivered a standout performance with a double-double, racking up 18 points, 17 rebounds, six assists, and four steals. Kamilla Cardoso led the Sky with 27 points, and for the Sparks, Azura Stevens and Kelsey Plum contributed 21 and 20 points respectively, with Jackson adding 11.

This clash reminds us that passion runs deep in the WNBA, where every loose ball can spark a battle—and sometimes, a little shoving is just part of the game.