Many criticized the officials for allowing the Valkyries to get away with some rough play toward Reese -- which some fans claiming that officials have been swallowing the whistle

Angel Reese's ninth double-double of the season wasn't enough to lead the Chicago Sky to victory against the surging Golden State Valkyries on Saturday night.

Chicago trailed by six points at halftime with minimal action from Reese before the former LSU star ignited a second-half run. Reese is now averaging a double-double on the season through 13 games with 10.8 points, 11.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists per contest.