Reese's Rebound Dominance Continues as Sun Edge Sky

Angel Reese's remarkable rebounding prowess continued on Friday, as she grabbed an impressive 20 boards in the Chicago Sky's narrow 82-80 loss to the Connecticut Sun. This marked Reese's second consecutive game with 20+ rebounds, a feat unmatched in the WNBA or NBA since fellow LSU alum Shaquille O'Neal in April 1993.

The Sky forward's dominance on the boards has been a hallmark of her rookie season. Friday's performance marked her 21st double-double of the season in just her 28th career WNBA game. Reese is averaging a double-double this season with 13.6 points and a league-leading 12.6 rebounds, further cementing her place as a force to be reckoned with in the league. Her offensive rebounding prowess is particularly impressive, as she leads the WNBA with an average of 5.1 offensive boards per game.

Despite her rebounding heroics, Reese struggled to find her shot on Friday, finishing the game with 13 points on a 3-of-12 shooting performance. However, her ability to get to the free throw line proved crucial, as she sank 7 of 8 attempts.

The game also saw a standout performance from Marina Mabrey, who had a game-high 24 points (9-13 FG, 5-7 3PT) in her first game against her former team, the Sky. Mabrey was traded to the Sun ahead of the 2024 WNBA All-Star break.

Reese's rebounding dominance continued on Sunday, as she recorded another 20-rebound performance, along with 19 points, in the Sky's 86-68 loss to the Phoenix Mercury. This achievement saw her become the fastest WNBA player to reach 20 double-doubles in a single season.

With her relentless pursuit of the basketball, Angel Reese is quickly establishing herself as a force to be reckoned with in the WNBA, leaving fans and opponents alike in awe of her rebounding prowess.