The 10th-placed Chicago Sky stunned the league leaders, the Minnesota Lynx, in a regular-season game at home. The crowd was ecstatic about the win, as the team had had a great run in recent matches. The Spectators gave a standing ovation to the team for their impressive win and also to Angel Reese, who once again set a WNBA record with an emphatic performance.
The forward scored 19 points and collected 11 rebounds, recording her eighth game in a row with a double-double production. While all eyes are on Tina Charles’ all-time double-double record, AR5 has already matched the Sun legend in one stat.
Angel Reese Levels Tina Charles’ WNBA Record
The Chicago Sky dominated the game against Napheesa Collier’s side, leading from the first basket. While the visitors tried to make a comeback late in the fourth quarter, the hosts denied them victory. LSU star’s double-double was her 14th in the season, taking her tally to 40 in the first two seasons. With this, Chi-Town Barbie matches the record of former UConn stars.
The 2024 rookie already surpassed Charles, becoming the fastest player to reach 500 points and 500 rebounds. Reese accomplished this feat in just 38 games, while Charles took 44 games. The 36-year-old Connecticut Sun center is still one of the best players around the rim. She also holds the record for the most double-double stats in WNBA, achieved in nearly 200 games. Looking at her current form, the 23-year-old forward strongly challenges Charles’ All-Time record. Yet the 2010 rookie of the year winner holds a slight edge in the scoring department, and recently, made history by entering the 8K points club.
In 2024, the Chicago forward recorded 26 double-double performances, just two short of the WNBA record set by Alyssa Thomas. Reese will challenge the single-season record with at least 24 games remaining in the 2025 season.
Angel Reese’s Gameplay Turning Her Haters Into Fans
In 2024, the Chicago Sky had a disastrous season despite their star rookie delivering on a nightly basis. They finished 10th with a dismal 13-27 record. Some fans targeted the LSU forward for the team’s failure, with many calling her a stat-padder.
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The forward kept working on the shortcomings, not getting distracted by the hate, especially shooting and playmaking, to help her side win games. The results in her second year are visible as the player upped her assist numbers and shooting percentage.
With this many fans, including NBA players who earlier criticized the Maryland forward, now accept that they are her fans. Moreover, the front office is pleased with their superstar living up to the expectations and will look to clinch title with Reese as the locker room leader.
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