Despite multiple controversies around her, multiple memes and jokes targeted to tarnish her legacy, Angel Reese is unfazed. She is the shining star on the Chicago Sky roster, looking to carry the side on her back. Despite the absence of her influential players, the former LSU forward is continuing her battle to rise above the rest.
In a recent game, Chi-Town Barbie was once again at her best. Dominating the board and banking mid-range shots, the 2024 rookie put her side close to victory. Sadly, the closing minute’s collapse denied her victory, as Tyler Marsh’s side lost by two points against the Mystics at the EagleBank Arena. Yet it was a historic night for the Chicago Forward.
Angel Reese Continues To Dominate The Board
Those who followed the Chicago Sky’s superstar Rookie would understand her control in the paint region. Known for her unmatched rebounding capabilities, the Maryland-born star has multiple records in her college career. She also holds the program record for career rebounds per game (14.4) at LSU.
The story at the WNBA continued with ‘W.’ Reese again took the lead in collecting missed shots and finished the 2024 season as the leading rebounder. In 2025, the two-time All-Star also delivered big for her side. Including her masterclass performance (22 points, 12 rebounds) against the Mystics, she now averages 17+ points and 17+ rebounds with 5+ assists across the last five games. That’s the heaviest production in WNBA history.
Angel Reese gettin' to work early 💥
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She's looking for her 6th straight double-double today, after becoming the only player in W history to ever average 17+ PTS, 17+REB, & 5+ AST over a 5 game span!
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With Kamila Cardoso and Courtney Vandersloot out of the rotation, the 23-year-old has taken charge of the side. She is currently averaging 12.6 points, 12.8 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and 1. 8 steals per match. She leads the side in rebounds and assists, highlighting her impact on both ends of the floor. The star will look to continue her stellar form in the upcoming fixture against the Dallas Wings.
Angel Reese’s Shocking Moment During Game Against Washington Mystics
The Chicago Sky entered the game against the Mystics as the underdogs. The side had already lost against the Mystics at home. The Mystics took a three-point lead in the first quarter and extended it to five by halftime.
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While the game seemed done and dusted, Reese tried her best to put up a fight against the Mystics. They slowly cut down the lead and leveled the score at 66-66 midway through the fourth quarter. The tense game got physical a bit with both teams looking to get the upper hand in the closing moments.
Angel Reese also felt the heat, with bodies constantly collapsing on her near the rim. She looked frustrated. With less than 40 seconds to go, she lost her control and smashed a clipboard off her coaching staff member’s hand. The video quickly went viral, as fans could feel the pain of a tired and frustrated forward.
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