Rickea Jackson leaves with knee injury in Sky win
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- Rickea Jackson exited Sunday's game against the Minnesota Lynx with a left knee injury after collapsing while driving to the basket and did not return.
- Natasha Cloud accused referees of failing to protect Jackson, calling their performance 'bulls---' after uncalled contact preceded the injury, drawing a technical foul.
- Tyler Marsh said Jackson would likely undergo imaging, praised her spirit, and highlighted the team's culture amid multiple injuries, including Vandersloot, Stevens, and Carrington.
Why it matters: The Sky lose their leading scorer (22 ppg) at a critical early point in the season, testing depth already strained by four key absences. A potential long-term injury could reshape the team’s offensive strategy and impact playoff positioning in the Eastern Conference.
