Matt Barnes, Kevin Durant & More Spotted Courtside for Angel Reese’s Sky vs. LA Sparks

The Chicago Sky is still searching for its footing in 2025, dropping their first two games by a combined 60 points. But despite the rocky start, all eyes are on Angel Reese, who’s already crashing the glass like a pro, averaging 14.5 rebounds a night—even if her shot hasn’t started falling yet. Sunday’s matchup against a slumping Sparks squad, which lost three games in a row after a winning opener, feels like a reset button waiting to be hit. But Kelsey Plum, the Sparks’ newest addition, is averaging 24 points through four games. And with oddsmakers expecting a close one, the spotlight’s heating up. Best part? NBA stars are courtside, bringing their energy and showing love as the women’s game keeps rising.

Fast forward to today’s game, the Chicago Sky fell to 0-3 after a 91-78 loss to the LA Sparks, but Angel Reese finally had her breakout game. After struggling in her first two outings, the 2024 All-Star delivered a strong double-double with 13 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals. She looked far more confident and efficient, going 5-for-11 from the field. Named Chicago’s Player of the Game, Reese’s bounce-back performance is a promising sign for a Sky team still chasing its first win of the season.

That spark got even brighter when some familiar NBA faces pulled up courtside, dialing up the energy even more. Kevin Durant, Matt Barnes, Lou Williams, and NFL star Aaron Donald were all in the building, showing love and locking into every possession. These aren’t just casual spectators—they’re vocal, loyal supporters of the women’s game, coming out to back their favorites and shine a spotlight on the WNBA. Their presence added that extra buzz to an already electric night, reminding everyone that the respect between leagues runs deep.

And if you’re wondering who’s rooting for whom—oh, it’s personal. Matt Barnes is all in on Kelsey Plum. She pulled up to LA, dropped 37, never came off the floor, and broke Candace Parker’s Sparks debut record like she meant it. Barnes didn’t miss it—he posted a cool “Welcome to LA ” on IG like a true LA vet giving his stamp.

Kevin Durant? He’s been showing love to women’s hoops for a while—shouting out stars like Paige Bueckers, Caitlin Clark, and Breanna Stewart, and even boosting the WNBA through his media platform, Boardroom. He kicked off the season with a tweet wishing the league good health.

The LA Sparks came away with the win