But even with Indiana's Clark out with a groin injury, and the Sky's Reese sidelined with a back issue, Chicago managed to again sell out the United Center for last Sunday's game against the Fever, which is the pair's second Chicago-based matchup this season.

Reese is one technical foul away from receiving a one-game suspension, which the short-handed Sky cannot afford.

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As outspoken as any player in the league, Reese threatened a lockout months ago when advocating for higher player salaries on social media, and nearly two weeks ago she made it clear the players are willing to keep fighting for a bigger piece of the revenue pie.

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Despite the absences of Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark, the Indiana Fever (14-12) secured a 93-78 victory over the Chicago Sky (7-18) and added a much-needed win. CC's persistent g